DAMASCUS: Syria will need clear eligibility rules, reliable claim-verification mechanisms and coordinated institutions to establish an effective reparations system for victims of abuses committed under the former regime, legal and human rights experts told SANA. The experts said reparations are a c»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria needs to address public grievances and strengthen the rule of law to curb hate speech and prevent social divisions, a senior official at the National Commission for Transitional Justice said on Wednesday. Hassan Jubran, director of national reconciliation at the commission, told SAN»»»

Gastrointestinal outbreak linked to untreated water sickens hundreds in Pretoria JOHANNESBURG: Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the »»»

Irish lawmakers voted Wednesday to scrap a requirement for UN approval before deploying military peacekeepers overseas, approving the controversial legislation by 79 votes to 71. Opposition lawmakers warned the move threatened Ireland’s longstanding military neutrality. Ireland is not a NATO member»»»

ANN ARBOR, United States: Rabbi Nadav Caine and his family gathered in their Michigan home to break challah bread for their weekly Shabbat meal, a brief respite from the acrimonious midterm election campaign dividing Jewish voters in their state. The braided loaf, candles and sweet grape juice are »»»

Bogota: Fourteen people were killed and seven others injured following the collapse of a gold mine in southwestern Colombia. Local sources reported that the incident was caused by a landslide, which led to the collapse of an illegal mine located in the Narino department. Accidents involving illegal»»»

JOHANNESBURG: Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the country. Authorities this week issued a warning to communities east of the capita»»»

Signs of confrontation between Iran and Israel intensify, official says Signs of a potential military confrontation between Iran and Israel have intensified, an Iranian official said late on Wednesday. Mehdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned that th»»»

Hailing from Mumbai, he moved to UAE in 1977 and built diverse home-grown dining concepts Dubai: For decades, Ajit Mehra was a quiet force behind some of the UAE’s most popular dining concepts. The Indian expat business leader, widely regarded as a veteran of the hospitality sector, died in Dubai o»»»

JAZAN: Across the valleys, jagged peaks, and coastal plains of Saudi Arabia’s southwestern Jazan Region, an ancient oral tradition known locally as “tarwi’at al-ra’i” continues to echo, preserving centuries of pastoral knowledge and seasonal land stewardship. The rhythmic herder’s call remains an e»»»

The death toll from a drone strike Monday on a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan has risen to 153 and is likely even higher, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. Authorities in Abyei district said the strike on the Amiet market involved the use of multiple munitions and wa»»»

Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. He was discharged Saturday and will gr»»»

Getting the perfect fit can be considerably harder than it looks Having a suit stitched has always been straightforward. You visit your tailor, take the material with you, and the tailor measures the material, then measures you, asks you a few questions about your preferences, calls you for a trial»»»

Geneva: The United Nations has warned that the current El Niño phenomenon could reach unprecedented levels of intensity, potentially triggering widespread climatic disruptions and increasing the risks of drought, flooding, and heatwaves—at a time when 50 million people could face heightened levels »»»

MUMBAI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ​on Wednesday that decisions regarding Ukraine’s access to Starlink were up to its parent company SpaceX and Elon Musk, not the White House, comments that suggested Musk may have restricted Kyiv’s access to the service. The Wall Street Journal reported»»»

Brent above $110 and record shipping costs raise the possibility of another increase Dubai: UAE motorists could face another increase in petrol and diesel prices in November as global oil prices climb to five-month highs, with record shipping costs adding to pressure on international energy markets»»»

BEIJING: All countries should ‌enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following ​a meeting of their foreign ministers in Beijing, expressing concern about the deteriorating security situation. Djibouti sits on th»»»

Yemen reports destruction of Houthi vehicles and equipment in latest assault Yemen’s internationally-recognised government forces said they had carried out 835 strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in 24 hours, claiming about 285 fighters and commanders had been killed or wounded. The operatio»»»

Middle East crude flows recover but shipping challenges persist The US-Israel war with Iran has prompted producers to rely on alternative pipelines, offshore transfers and tanker shuttles to keep oil moving. The bump in oil shipments highlights how Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have ada»»»

Addis Ababa: Four people in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, including two children, were killed Wednesday in a drone strike amid clashes between rebels and federal forces, local witnesses reported. Tigrayan rebels, who have run the region for years, launched an offensive against the federal gove»»»

TEL AVIV: Israeli forces detained US Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander on Wednesday as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the occupied West Bank, releasing him hours later while dozens of other volunteers, including a group of American rabbis, remained in custody. The inci»»»

French bond yields have topped 5%, their highest level since 2002, after widespread protests and violence over the weekend. It's a sign that investors are losing confidence in France's finances, as the government grapples with budget and debt problems. Also in the show - chipmaker Nvidia says it's »»»

Panama-Greece law firm accused of hiding Iranian vessel ownership The US Treasury Department sanctioned Karnakis and Karnakis, a law firm based in Panama and Greece that it says has supported Iranian shipping for years, it was announced late on Wednesday. Treasury also sanctioned shipping agents ba»»»

DOHA On the occasion of the visit of President of the French RepublicHE Emmanuel Macron's visit to Qatar, Qatar and France have issued a joint statement. The statement reads as follows: In light of the deep-rooted historical relations and evolving cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Fren»»»

TEL AVIV: A Democratic party candidate for the US Congress was among dozens of people arrested by Israeli forces on Wednesday as activists harvested olives alongside Palestinian farmers near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Brad Lander, a Jewish American from New York, was later released, but a»»»

San Francisco: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay $25 billion on Wednesday after a jury found that the social media giant had deceived consumers in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The penalty comes a couple of months after Meta agreed to pay $18 billion to settle cla»»»

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed arrives in Athens for talks with Greek officials ATHENS: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Athens to begin an official visit to the Hellenic Republic. Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, H.H. Sheikh Khal»»»

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed arrives in Athens for talks with Greek officials ATHENS: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Athens to begin an official visit to the Hellenic Republic. Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, H.H. Sheikh Khal»»»

Macron praises Qatar's mediation as nations push for regional security Qatar and France have condemned Iran’s military attacks on countries in the region and demanded that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz be restored without restrictions or fees, according to a Qatari Foreign Ministry post on »»»

Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. But there is no evidence linking immigration to the unrest, and it's prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to acc»»»

Research carried out by the Alliance4Europe NGO suggests that pro-Russian networks manipulated information online in an effort to exacerbate anger in France ahead of last weekend's massive protests and subsequent unrest. After analysing more than half a million posts across various social media pla»»»

Marine Le Pen is set to officially launch her presidential campaign this weekend at the National Rally two-day party congress in Orléans. The latest Ifop poll, carried out in the wake of the mass protests and riots in France, suggests the far right leader would win the first round of the presidenti»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Lusail International Circuit is gearing up to host the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026 from 6 to 8 November and the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 from 27 to 29 November. With just three weeks separating the two championships, November will»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in the French Republic HE Jean-Noel Barrot co-chaired the sessions of the fourth Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the French Re»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar International Academy for Security Studies (QIASS) is putting in-depth research into some of the world’s most pressing and rapidly evolving security challenges in the spotlight at Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center from October 20 to 22. Th»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Mexican chef Elena Reygadas will bring her acclaimed Panadería Rosetta to Doha for an exclusive residency at MIHAD Café from November 4 until 15, offering audiences an immersive taste of contemporary Mexican food culture alongside the work of ceramic designer Perla Valtier»»»

President of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki on Wednesday met with Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister of Canada Scott Gilmour, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, National Security and Intelligence of CanadaDominic Rochon, and Amb»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defence, showcased key updates in the third edition of the Civil Defence Technical Requirements Guide on the second day of Milipol Qatar 2026 Exhibition and Conference for Internal Security and Safety. Speaking»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has discussed ways to strengthen human rights protections in counter-terrorism policies and law enforcement with a senior official from the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). NHRC Chairperson HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of France Emmanuel Macron attended the 9th Annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund CEOs (OPSWF) Summit held at the Rosewood Hotel on Wednesday. HH the Amir and HE the French president viewed a display showcasing the participating c»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) participated in the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026 held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar. The agency participated as the Diamond Sponsor of Milipol Qatar, takin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council(NPC) took part in the 9th edition of the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds (OPSWF) CEO Summit, with His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, secretary-general of the Council and president of the Civil Service and Governm»»»

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani on Wednesday held talks with senior defence officials from Pakistan, Turkiye and Indonesia following the signing of a multilateral MoU for the Badr project aimed at strengthe»»»

dpa Geneva International mediators and the United Nations launched a fresh push for peace in Sudan on Wednesday, three and a half years after fighting erupted in the country. Representatives from 27 delegations gathered in Geneva for a coordination meeting aimed at advancing efforts to end the conf»»»

It was co-chaired by HH the Amir and Singapore Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. It said the joint statement issued at the conclusion of the meeting reflected the progress in bilateral relations and the two countries’ shared commitment to elevating their ties to a strategic par»»»

QNA Samarkand Qatar, through the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), is participating in the World Summit on Investing in Children’s Well-being, which started in Uzbekistan on Wednesday. Being held under the theme “Investing in Children’s Well-being: A Path Towards Sustainable and Equ»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated the Sheikh Eid Bin Mohammed Al Thani Health Centre in Garasbaley District, Banadir Region of Somalia in the presence of Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia HE Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi, Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu »»»

International fashion retailer Primark has opened its first store in Qatar, located at Doha Festival City, in partnership with leading international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. The opening becomes Primark’s 21st international market, and fourth country in the Middle East following Kuwa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will spotlight the creativity and ambition of Qatar’s filmmaking community through its Made in Qatar Competition, bringing together eight films that explore deeply personal experiences, family bonds, cultural memory and the imaginative possibi»»»

QNA Doha An official delegation from Moldova visited the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) headquarters on Wednesday to learn about Qatar’s legal and judicial system and its mechanisms for providing legal services, real estate registration, and notarisation services. The delegation attended a presentation »»»