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U.S. consumers will pay 55% of Trump tariff costs, Goldman Sachs says - UPI.com

A view of the Goldman Sachs desk at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, New York, on January 18, 2019. On Monday, a Goldman Sachs analysis estimated U.S. consumers will shoulder 55% of President Donald Trump's tariff costs this year. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA Oct. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. consumer»»»

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Gulf News 13m

RTA warns: Sitting on the floor or sleeping on the Dubai Metro? You could be fined

Taking the Dubai Metro? Be careful where you sit—and stay alert, as sleeping can cost you fines. Passengers who block movement or sit in non-passenger areas may face penalties, as the RTA urges everyone to travel courteously and help keep the Metro running smoothly. Dubai Metro users are reminded t»»»

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Gulf News 18m

Healing the mind: Why India must act now on its mental health emergency

The Indian government’s move to appoint actor Deepika Padukone as its first mental health brand ambassador is commendable. It shines a spotlight on the hidden fact that India is fast emerging as the crisis country of the global mental illness epidemic. Leaving aside Padukone — who has been admirabl»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Orionids Meteor Shower 2025: 20 shooting stars per hour to light up UAE skies

Dubai: A celestial spectacle is set to illuminate UAE skies next week as the Orionids meteor shower reaches its peak, promising stargazers up to 20 meteors per hour streaking across the darkness. According to the US Space Agency, NASA, the meteor shower will peak on October 21, offering viewers the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

‘Thought it was a scam’: Indian expat in Sharjah bags Dh110K Big Ticket win

Susan Robert, an Indian expat in Sharjah, is all smiles after pocketing Dh110,000 in Big Ticket’s ‘Big Win’ contest. Working as an HR professional, she has called the UAE home for 14 years. She first heard about Big Ticket from her husband, an avid participant since the early days of the raffle, wh»»»

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BBC 1h

Nato chief jokes about 'limping' Russian submarine

Nato chief Mark Rutte joked about the condition of Russia's naval fleet on Monday as Moscow denied one of its submarines had to surface because of technical problems. Russia's Black Sea Fleet said the diesel-powered submarine Novorossiysk had surfaced off France to comply with navigation rules in t»»»

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UPI 2h

Venezuela to close embassies in Norway, Australia - UPI.com

A handout photo made available by the Cuban Presidency shows Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (C) delivering a speech on the day of his inauguration as president, in Caracas, Venezuela, in January. On Monday, Maduro announced Venezuela would close its embassies in Norway and Australia while ope»»»

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Gulf News 2h

China’s game-changing EV rule: Setting a 100km minimum electric range shakes up hybrid market

China is once again rewriting the rules of the global electric vehicle game. Starting January 1, 2026, all plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) exported from China will be required to deliver at least 100 kilometers of battery-only range — a bold move that is set to shake up automakers worldwid»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Planning to travel? Here's how to spot visa scams before you waste your money

Dubai: With international travel surging from the UAE, residents are increasingly falling prey to unauthorised visa agents making false promises of guaranteed approvals and express appointments—practices that could lead to rejected applications or even blacklisting by embassies. Industry experts ar»»»

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UPI 2h

64 dead, many missing in southern Mexico floods - UPI.com

1 of 6 | Mexican authorities still are looking for at least 65 missing people after 64 were reported dead, according to a government update on Monday. Photo courtesy Mexican Government Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Dozens are dead and many reportedly still missing and communities without power following heavy r»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Important Schengen travel advice from Emirates, Air Arabia for passengers

UAE airlines such as Emirates and Air Arabia have issued important travel advisories for passengers heading to Europe amid changes in Schengen border procedures. The airlines informed travellers that the new Entry/Exit System (EES) rolled out at Schengen borders starting Sunday (October 12) signifi»»»

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BBC 2h

Firms advised to put plans on paper in case of cyber-attack

People should plan for potential cyber-attacks by going back to pen and paper, according to the latest advice. The government has written to chief executives across the country strongly recommending that they should have physical copies of their plans at the ready as a precaution. A recent spate of»»»

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BBC 2h

Why AI is being trained in rural India

Virudhunagar, a town in southeastern India, can boast temples that date back thousands of years. But not far from those ancient sites, people are working on the latest tech - artificial intelligence. One of those is Mohan Kumar. "My role is in AI annotation. I collect data from various sources, lab»»»

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BBC 3h

Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine

India is losing sunlight. A new study by six Indian scientists finds that over the past three decades, sunshine hours - the time direct sunlight reaches the Earth's surface - have steadily declined across most of India, driven by clouds, aerosols and local weather. Data from 20 weather stations fro»»»

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UPI 3h

Nor'easter batters East Coast with high winds, heavy rain, storm surge - UPI.com

The National Weather Service issued coastal flood alerts and high surf advisories throughout the Northeast, though conditions should improve by Monday night. Image from National Weather Service Oct. 13 (UPI) -- A powerful nor'easter continued to batter the Atlantic coast on Monday with heavy rain, »»»

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UPI 3h

LendingTree founder, CEO Doug Lebda dies in ATV accident - UPI.com

Doug Lebda, the founder of LendingTree in 1996, died Sunday in an ATV accident, the online loan company said Monday. He was 55. Photo courtesy of LendingTree Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Doug Lebda, the founder and CEO of LendingTree, died in an ATV accident, the online loan company said Monday. He was 55. The»»»

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Gulf News 3h

China firmly rejects US sanctions, vows to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged the US to correct its approach and resolve differences through dialogue He stressing that both sides should maintain ties based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit. Beijing: China has firmly rejected the recent US restrictions and sanctions »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

UDST observes World Mental HealthDay highlighting ‘community care’

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked World Mental Health Day with a campus-wide event emphasising the theme ‘Community Care: Supporting Mental Health in Challenging Times’. Organised by the Student Counselling and Accessibility Services Department, t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QU Public Health graduate promotes community wellness, global impact

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) Health Sector has highlighted the inspiring journey of Fatma Al-Sulaiti, a Public Health graduate who has transformed uncertainty into confidence and passion into purpose. Her story exemplifies the power of guidance, leadership, and a commitment to co»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

GU-Q don Amira El-Zein’s book explores Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s philosophy

Tribune News Network Doha As a young scholar and poet at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Amira El-Zein found herself drawn to the work of Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr, a philosopher now recognised as one of the most influential Islamic scholars of the century. But it wasn’t until she fini»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Match for Hope returns in 2026 to extend its $19.5mn charity legacy

Tribune News Network DOHA Q Life, the cultural platform under the State of Qatar’s International Media Office (IMO), announced the return of Match for Hope in 2026. On Friday, January 30, the iconic 45,000-seater Ahmed bin Ali Stadium will host an unforgettable event bringing together some of the w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Northwestern University in Qatar, C²DH to host public panel on digital public history

Tribune News Network Doha The Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South at Northwestern University in Qatar (#IAS_NUQ), in collaboration with the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), will host a public panel on October 22, 2025, to explore how digital technologies a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

DIMDEX 2026 poised for major expansion and new innovations

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Qatar is set for a significant gathering of the global defence community in the next edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) to be held at the Qatar National Convention Centre from January 19 to 22, 2026 with many new features, Staf»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

GCC to accelerate Africa’s carbon market infrastructure with key national agreements

Tribune News Network Doha The Global Carbon Council (GCC) based in Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), the Global South’s first carbon market programme accredited by ICAO for CORSIA scheme, has signed memorandums of agreement (MoAs) with national climate institutions in Mali, Mauritania, and Ni»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar aid eases humansuffering in Gaza Strip

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from philanthropists in Qatar, a new humanitarian aid is being distributed across the Gaza Strip, targeting critical sectors such as food, clean water, and education. The initiative aims to alleviate the suffering of hundreds of thousands of people af»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Women’s Executive Leadership Roundtable champions workplace wellness

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar British Business Forum (QBBF) successfully hosted the inaugural ‘Women’s Executive Leadership Roundtable 2025’ at the luxurious Al Messila Resort & Spa. The event was organised by Amanda Shaw, Head of Office, and Charlotte Chambers, Head of Marketing and Events, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

New batch of experts take legal oath at Ministry of Justice

QNA Doha A new batch of experts took the legal oath this morning at the Ministry of Justice to be registered in the Ministry of Justice’s roster of experts accredited before the judicial authorities in the country, in accordance with the regulations stipulated in Law No. 16 of 2017. The new batch i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Russian FM praises mediation efforts of Qatar, others

Hanane Djoua moscow Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has praised the mediation efforts of US President Donald Trump, leadership of Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye in facilitating the diplomatic process in Gaza, noting that the success of any peace initiative will depend on collective political will»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

AFG College, Kingdom Konsult in pact to boost student employability

Tribune News Network Doha AFG College with the University of Aberdeen has announced a formal partnership with Kingdom Konsult, a locally based consulting firm who has been recognised for its pioneering work in sustainability and the circular economy. An MoU signing took place at the College’s new N»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QRCS, ICRC mark World Mental Health Day with roundtable

Tribune News Network Doha Marking World Mental Health Day, celebrated on 10 October every year, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) held today a roundtable discussion on Mental Health in Conflicts and Emergencies. The event was attended by Faisa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Masterclasses to put spotlight on EU Youth Short Film Festival 2025

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the exciting build-up to the EU Youth Short Film Festival 2025 taking place on November 24 and 25, 2025, the Delegation of the European Union to Qatar is proud to present thought-provoking masterclasses led by internationally acclaimed filmmakers from JaJa Film »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Society of Engineers to organise QIFMCE 2025 on October 19

QNA Doha The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) will organize the Qatar International Facility Management Conference and Exhibition (QIFMCE) 2025 from October19 to 21 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). The event is a global platform merging national vision with international experti»»»

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UPI 4h

Illinois ICE facility fence to be removed as mayor restricts protests - UPI.com

Illinois State Representative Emanuel Christopher Welch (C) speaks during a press conference outside the ICE detention facility in Broadview, Chicago, Illinois, on Monday. A fence around the building is scheduled to be removed Tuesday. Broadview's Mayor also signed an executive order Monday that re»»»

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BBC 4h

'A lifeline' - Americans fear spike in healthcare costs, making Republicans nervy

For the past few weeks, Shana Verstegen has been "sick to her stomach" wondering what might happen to her family's health insurance next year. Ms Verstegen and her husband both work for a small business as fitness trainers, meaning they have to pay for their own plan. The Wisconsin parents of two h»»»

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BBC 4h

President's job to 'reach out hand of friendship' before any border poll

It is the job of the Irish president to "reach out the hand of friendship" to unionists in Northern Ireland in advance of any referendum on a united Ireland, a candidate for the role has said. Heather Humphreys, who will represent the Fine Gael party from the Irish coalition government in election,»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Amir meets with leaders of the delegations participating in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit

Sharm El-Sheikh: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met today with a number of Their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, heads of state and heads of delegations and governments of brotherly and friendly countries participating in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit at the International C»»»

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BBC 5h

Powell made no decisions about evidence in China spy case, minister says

The government's national security adviser Jonathan Powell made no decisions about the content of any evidence provided in the collapsed case against two men accused of spying for China, a minister has said. Prosecutors unexpectedly dropped charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry - w»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Eurovision organisers push back Israel decision over Gaza ceasefire

Geneva: The Eurovision Song Contest's organisers said on Monday they had put back taking a decision on Israel's participation in next year's event, given the Gaza ceasefire. The European Broadcasting Union's members were due to hold a vote next month, after a growing number of countries threatened »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

UN condemns repeated targeting of civilians in El Fasher, Sudan

New York: The United Nations (UN) has condemned in the strongest terms the "repeated and deliberate targeting of civilians in the besieged city of El Fasher," the capital of North Darfur State in Sudan, following repeated drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Farhan Haq, deputy UN spokes»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar, UAE in crunch World Cup clash as Lopetegui, Olaroiu chase history

Doha: For Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui, Tuesday night offers a chance to fulfill a long-held national dream. For UAE’s Cosmin Olaroiu, it’s “a final” - one with the highest of stakes. All eyes will be on the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium tonight, where regional rivals Qatar and the United Arab Emirates l»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Winner of Nobel prize in economics warns of AI dangers

Washington: A winner of this year's Nobel prize in economics warned on Monday that artificial intelligence offers "amazing possibilities" but should be regulated because of its job-destroying potential. The remarks from Canadian Peter Howitt, professor emeritus at Brown University in the United Sta»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi foreign minister meets Trump at Gaza peace summit in Egypt

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended a Gaza peace summit in Egypt on Monday and met world leaders gathering to find a way forward toward a permanent resolution to the conflict in the enclave. Prince Faisal met US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah»»»

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BBC 5h

Authorities identify 16 victims in Tennessee munitions factory explosion

Law enforcement officials have identified the 16 victims who died in an explosion at a munitions plant in the state of Tennessee. The names were released during a press briefing on Monday outside Accurate Energetic Systems in Hickman County, where an early-morning blast levelled a company building »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Why travelers can’t get enough of Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao

Dubai: The Philippines has once again proven its strength as a top tourist destination after three of its most famous islands - Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao - landed on the Top 10 Best Islands in Asia in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards released on October 7. The annual list, base»»»

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BBC 5h

Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees freed as Trump hails 'historic dawn' in Middle East

There have been celebrations across Israel and the Palestinian territories as a major hostage and prisoner exchange on Monday marked a significant step towards ending two years of war in Gaza. In a crucial first phase of the US-brokered plan to end the war, Hamas returned all living Israeli hostage»»»

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Arab News 5h

Zelensky to visit Washington seeking long-range weapons

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential US provision of long-range weapons, a day after US President Donald Trump warned Russia he may send Kyiv long-range Tomahawk missiles.A meeting between Zelensky»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

US President says end of Gaza war to mark start of Middle East peace, praises Qatar's efforts

Sharm El Sheikh: US President Donald Trump affirmed Monday that the signing of the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Agreement has ended the war in the Gaza Strip, and that this heralds the beginning of a strong Middle East living in peace. He extended thanks to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and »»»

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RT 6h

Germany has a new Berlin Wall

It’s been more than a third of a century since the German unification of 1990. Between Hamburg and Munich and Cologne and Frankfurt-on-Oder, you’ll easily find adults who have no personal memory of the country’s Cold War division, and even quite a few who were born after it. Germany divided, in oth»»»

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Arab News 6h

Can Egypt summit turn Gaza’s fragile truce into a foundation for regional peace?

LONDON: Standing before Israeli lawmakers in Jerusalem on Monday, US President Donald Trump declared an end to what he called “a long and painful nightmare.” Twenty surviving hostages had just been released from Gaza after more than two years in captivity. In return, Israel has begun freeing almost»»»

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Arab News 6h

Saudi Arabia hosts INTERPOL Future of Policing Congress 2025

LONDON: Saudi Arabia hosted the second INTERPOL Future of Policing Congress 2025 on Monday, a two-day event in Riyadh focused on security challenges and transformation. Delegations from 40 countries and various regional and international security organizations are participating in the conference ta»»»

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