Technical malfunction causes fatal Saudi helicopter crash in Najran A Saudi reconnaissance helicopter crashed in the southwestern Najran region of Saudi Arabia due to a technical malfunction, killing its two crew members, the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen said. In a statement posted on X, the »»»

Motorists urged to drive cautiously as fog reduces visibility in UAE Motorists in Abu Dhabi have been urged to drive cautiously as fog is expected to reduce visibility across parts of the UAE on Sunday morning, October 18. Authorities have activated variable speed limits of 80km/h on eight road sec»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities said on Saturday they had foiled a suspected Daesh plot to attack a police patrol near Damascus, while a soldier was killed and another seriously wounded during mine-clearance operations in eastern Syria, highlighting the security challenges facing the country in the po»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and several drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia, coalition officials said, after residents in Riyadh and the southern city of Khamis Mushayt received emergency alerts warning of hostile aerial threats. The Saudi-led C»»»

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance posted on X Saturday blaming immigration for violence during protests in France, while sharing a video showing the city hall in Limoges on fire. “Western liberals imported the third world into France and other countries in the name of diversity and compassion.»»»

Authorities probe deadly Gwalior truck crash that killed 12 devotees near temple At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after an out-of-control truck ran over devotees near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, in the early hours of Sunday. The accident occurred at arou»»»

A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary ​Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the post. Zacharia's credentials as an attorney had come under scrutiny and she admitted to not hav»»»

ATLANTA, Georgia – “No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at getting out the vote in the November 3 midte»»»

Prime rents slip, outer areas climb and studios lead demand as new supply floods the city Dubai: Tenants are leaving their homes for cheaper ones, while landlords in prime districts are cutting rents to hold on to them. Data shows that new leases have outnumbered renewals by 633 contracts in July a»»»

Bogota: Colombia’s First Lady denied allegations of financial irregularities involving earthquake relief donations, releasing an official financial report on Friday detailing millions of dollars received by her foundation following the recent disaster. Ana Lucia Pineda, wife of right-wing President»»»

MAJD AL-KRUM, Israel: After boycotting Israeli parliamentary elections his entire life, 55-year-old Said Kabat will head to the polls for the first time on October 27. For him, the vote is existential — if a right-wing government is returned to power, he fears for the future of Israel’s Arab minori»»»

12 detained, including organisers; Modi announces aid as leaders mourn victims At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, eastern India, on Saturday evening, prompting an investigation and compensation announcements from the state and centr»»»

NCM forecasts afternoon rain in eastern, inland and western areas Monday to Wednesday too Abu Dhabi: The UAE could experience five consecutive days of rainfall in some areas from Sunday, October 18, to Thursday, October 22, with winds reaching 50 km/h and early morning fog or mist, according to the»»»

JERUSALEM: Three years after suffering their deadliest single attack, Israelis will deliver their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an October 27 election that could decide if the country moves definitively into hard-right nationalism. The trauma of October 7, 2023 remains raw»»»

Customers need affordable connections, fair competition and clarity on remaining approvals India’s satellite internet debate should be judged by what it delivers to customers: reliable connections, affordable prices and a fair choice of providers. The increasingly personal dispute between Elon Musk»»»

DAMASCUS: Israeli forces carried out fresh incursions into southern Syria on Saturday, detaining four people in Quneitra province and advancing into the western countryside of Daraa, in the latest incidents in a series of Israeli violations of Syrian territory and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. »»»

Johannesburg: Egypt's Al Ahly began their CAF Confederation Cup campaign with a come from behind victory against Ugandan side Kitara, claiming a 2-1 win on on Saturday. The hosts shocked the Cairo outfit when Gadafi Wahab scored after 30 minutes to take a lead they retained until midway through the»»»

San Salvador: El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has clarified that potential early releases under his ongoing anti-gang crackdown will only apply to roughly 10,000 alleged collaborators, and not the actual gang members. Bukele on Tuesday unveiled a plan for early releases that he said "that would »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Lawm»»»

Brussels: Belgium, through its Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, on Saturday strongly condemned Israeli settlers' assault on Palestinians, the consul general, French and Polish diplomats, and Catholic representatives in the town of Al-Taybeh, in the occupied West Bank, noting that a French mayor was »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been selected for the inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance, a global learning network incubated by Duke University in the US. UDST is the only institution from Qatar, and the only one »»»

Tribune News Network Doha For 10-year-old Jassim Mohammed Al Mosallam, a student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), it all started with a story he wrote titled ‘Bisht Al Taer’. The story inspired him to become a real-life hero and make a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has named Abdulrahman Al-Hababi, a member of the Class of 2014, its Alumnus of the Year for 2026. Al-Hababi is the 11th alumnus to be recognised with the award. He joins previous winners Muna Al-»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation opened the second edition of the MENA Microbiome Conference 2026 in Doha, bringing together leading researchers, physicians, scientists, industry experts, partners, and sponsors to explore the latest advances in microbiome scien»»»

Tribune News Network London (UK ) Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 30th Assembly of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO A 30), held at the International Maritime Organisation headquarters in London from October 12 to 16. The IMSO A 30 examined s»»»

The Qatar Amateur Radio Society, in collaboration with the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association, participated in the JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree on the Air - Jamboree on the Internet) event on Saturday.The society participated through a radio station established at its headquarters using the special event c»»»

QNA Berlin The fourth Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair organised by the Arab Cultural House (Al Diwan) in Berlin, Germany, has attracted 110 Arab and foreign publishing houses and is set to run until Sunday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Qatar to Germany and Chairman of the Board»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Honduras in Qatar hosted the ninth Art, Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy (AFCD) exhibition, bringing together diplomats, artists and cultural representatives to celebrate art, heritage and international exchange. The event was attended by the host and Head of »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) continues to implement food assistance projects across various regions of the world combining the distribution of food baskets and ready-to-eat meals with support for displaced families and emergency disaster response. Its interventions in Sudan, Syria a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is intensifying programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing across different segments of society through a series of awareness and special activities taking place throughout October, marking World Mental He»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through Department of Mosques, is participating in the national campaign to raise families’ awareness of digital technology use. The campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), is guided by the motto»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) collaborated with the Police Academy to organise an awareness seminar emphasising adherence to values and commitment to ethical principles. The event was part of joint efforts to foster the partnership between the two sides and instil enduring values and d»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) participated in the 11th Singapore International Cyber Week held from 12 to 15 October 2026. The NCSA delegation was headed by Ahmed Mohammed Al Mutawa Al Hammadi, director-general of the Agency, who took part in a high-level panel»»»

SYLHET, Bangladesh: Bangladesh is battling to contain the world’s worst measles outbreak, a crisis exacerbated by weak data, inadequate outreach and vaccination gaps that experts say offers a warning to other nations about the deadly risk of falling immunization rates. Bangladesh, whose routine vac»»»

Kolkata: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed, in a short statement on Facebook, the tragedy that unfolded in the city of Kolkata in which at least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday after a stampede occurred at a gathering. "The stampede in Kolkata is saddening. C»»»

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan: For many voters in Michigan, the US Senate race has become about far more than which party controls Washington. In the Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Democrats are confronting deeply personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh whether they can support their pa»»»

JERUSALEM: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee on Saturday demanded that Israel prosecute and jail the assailants in a settler attack against a Washington Post journalist. “Attacking a female photographer is a despicable act of terror carried out by masked cowards,” Huckabee wrote on X, taking a far strong»»»

KOLKATA: At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred during sudden rainfall at a Hindu religious gathering, officials and Indian media said. West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari told reporters the fatalities included a»»»

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky: President Donald Trump touted his power in his second go around in the White House Saturday while rallying in Kentucky to bolster Republican turnout as his party struggles in the midterms, saying, “I can do stuff that is unbelievable.” Trump, who spoke in the city of Hig»»»

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain extended its winning streak to four matches on Saturday, rallying from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Strasbourg 3-1 and take the temporary lead in the French Ligue 1. Giovanni Reyna put Strasbourg ahead in the 17th minute, but PSG responded late. Illia Zabarnyi equalized in the»»»

Protesters clashed with police in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest higher living costs and the declining conditions in schools and other public services. Several town halls were broken into – and in at least one instance set on fire –»»»

Skydance’s $110 billion creation tests whether France’s cultural exception can still compel a leveraged global media giant to fund, protect and prioritise French creativity, or merely treat it as a compliance cost. The completion this month of Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Di»»»

Without immediate and robust accountability, chemical weapons could be used again in Sudan, a newly published study by Veracity Papers warns, emphasizing that impunity threatens to normalize the use of banned substances in the ongoing conflict. The research concludes that the Sudanese Armed Forces »»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met visiting French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Saturday, saying he would welcome any effort to prevent a security vacuum in the south if UN peacekeepers withdraw as planned at the end of the year. Barrot is in Beirut for a two-day visit to discuss “m»»»

WASHINGTON: Rosemary DiCarlo, UN under-secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, said Sudan’s warring parties remain unwilling to negotiate, even though neither side has achieved a military victory. This raises concerns about further escalation in the coming months. Her assessment »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has reinforced its commitment to protecting children in Yemen through a new $1.55 million partnership between the Saudi aid agency KSrelief and the World Health Organization to provide lifesaving nutrition and medical care for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition w»»»

JEDDAH: Schools across Riyadh and Diriyah governorate will continue remote learning until Thursday, Oct. 22, the capital’s education authority said on Saturday, extending measures introduced earlier this month as attacks on the capital continued. The Riyadh Education General Administration said the»»»

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha ‌said on Saturday that Russian occupying forces were turning the Ukrainian town of Oleshky into a “death trap” gripped by starvation, and ​urged international organizations to help evacuate its residents. Sybiha made his comments on X a day after Russian Pre»»»

Washington, Oct. 17 (SANA) US President Donald Trump has suspended several sanctions targeting Russia just two days before they were due to take effect, drawing criticism from lawmakers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as tensions between Washington and Kyiv escalate. The sanctions were p»»»