WASHINGTON: Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, calls himself the secretary of war, part of his effort to rebrand a military he said was too weak and “woke” when ​he took office last year. Now, with an expected House impeachment vote this week, he could soon share something in common with an ac»»»

Doha, Qatar: The European Union is seeking to elevate its relations with Qatar through an ambitious Strategic Partnership Agreement that will deepen cooperation in security, trade, investment, energy and technology, while strengthening political coordination on regional and international challenges»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump said Monday that further military action against Iran does not appear necessary at this stage, while stressing that Washington remains fully prepared to respond if the situation changes. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, “At this poin»»»

RIYADH: Riyadh Deputy Gov. Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman inspected a Saudi Aramco administrative building in the capital on Monday to assess limited damage caused by a Houthi attack on civilian facilities. He said the attack underscored the Houthis’ continued targeting of civilian infrastructure »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Estonia are looking to deepen their longstanding digital partnership, with artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital governance and defence emerging as key areas for expanded cooperation. In an interview with The Peninsula, Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has called on the United States to accept Iran’s seven conditions for ending the war, while rejecting what he described as fabricated reports about negotiations. In a statement published on social me»»»

EBITDA jumps 70 per cent, dividend rises 5 per cent and the 2026 net income outlook climbs Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Gas reported its third-quarter net income at $1.34 billion on November 10, double than the previous quarter. The listed company also raised its full-year 2026 net income guidance to at least »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched a new regulatory guide for private schools and kindergartens, outlining unified standards for addressing violations and strengthening compliance to ensure a safe, stable and sustainable learning environment. The guide was unve»»»

The US military evacuated aircraft from a second air base in Britain on Monday after a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter, weeks after a suspected Iran-linked security incident at the RAF Fairford ‌air base led ‌to the withdrawal of ‌US bomber»»»

Passengers were forced off the Odyssey in Sihanoukville as Villa Vie suspended operations Singapore: A cruise ship left stranded in Southeast Asia after its US-based operator ran out of money has been impounded in Singapore, maritime officials said on Monday. The Odyssey, meant to take passengers o»»»

A new round of trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine are scheduled to begin on Tuesday in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi. The negotiations are scheduled to last two days. The US delegation will include special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Russia's delegation will b»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 10- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Softness in Asian currencies continues to benefit UAE expats, who get more back home for every dirham they send. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all trading near multi-year lows, despit»»»

UAE residents face travel disruptions amid escalating Middle East conflict UAE residents enter Tuesday, Nov. 10, with Saudi flight disruptions persisting and regional security risks unresolved. Attacks from Yemen-based Houthi rebels backed by Iran are disrupting Saudi flights from the UAE and threa»»»

The reason for the war waged by the West against Russia using Kiev as its instrument is the transformation of the economy into an arena of confrontation, where trade wars are employed to suppress geopolitical rivals, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov explained. "The economy is increasingly bec»»»

The United States sees a positive momentum toward an end of the conflict against Iran, but is ready to conduct strikes, US President Donald Trump said. "All have agreed that Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon — That is non-negotiable! Should there be any change with respect to developments in the Mi»»»

Technological advances and artificial intelligence have crept into virtually every aspect of cultural, political, and social life, reshaping how we live, work, and interact. As these technologies reshape the present, questions about their future implications are becoming increasingly urgent. Scienc»»»

The FAA is investigating the LAX near miss; both aircraft completed their flights safely The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near midair collision at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after an Air France jet turned into the path of an American Airlines plane shortl»»»

New models run up to 30 per cent faster as the OpenAI rival prepares its Wall Street debut Dubai: On November 9, Anthropic unveiled two new artificial intelligence models, Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2. The San Francisco company is said to be sharpening its position against rival OpenAI ah»»»

Court rejects prosecution appeal after finding the pedestrian entirely responsible. Sharjah: A municipal sewage tanker driver accused of running over a 76-year-old pedestrian and leaving him injured without stopping to help has been cleared of all charges after the Sharjah Court of Cassation upheld»»»

A man from Szentes has now been sentenced after his dogs mauled a man to death and seriously injured a woman in the summer of 2021. The Szeged Court of Appeal handed down a final sentence of two years and six months in prison to a 67-year-old man from Szentes. The defendant was found guilty of negl»»»

NEW DELHI: Three contract workers died of asphyxiation at a Tata Electronics factory in southern India which makes parts for Apple iPhones, a source said on Tuesday. The three ‌died during ‌maintenance work ‌on a water tank at the facility located in Hosur, Tamil Nadu state, said the source, who ha»»»

Amnesty International has called on El Salvador and Haiti to make public the agreement governing the deployment of around 2,000 Salvadoran troops to the gang-plagued Caribbean nation, warning of risks to human rights and accountability. Amnesty International on Monday urged El Salvador and Haiti to»»»

RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen on Tuesday said air defenses thwarted a series of Houthi drone and missile attacks targeting the Kingdom. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition’s spokesman, said that a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region, while two missi»»»

RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen on Tuesday said air defenses thwarted a series of Houthi drone and missile attacks targeting the Kingdom. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition’s spokesman, said that a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region, while two missi»»»

Technological advances and artificial intelligence have crept into virtually every aspect of cultural, political, and social life, reshaping how we live, work, and interact. As these technologies reshape the present, questions about their future implications are becoming increasingly urgent. Scienc»»»

On the border between Italy and Switzerland is Testa Grigia, a summit in the Alps 3,480 metres above sea level, where skiers flock. Among the attractions is a celebrated mountain refuge, the Rifugio Guide del Cervino. Its name leaves little doubt about its origins. Built by Italians in 1984, it has»»»

After decades of political setbacks, Iran’s former Revolutionary Guards commander has returned to the centre of power. Is he an incidental beneficiary of war, or have observers underestimated him all along? In 1981, a 27-year-old revolutionary named Mohsen Rezaei was appointed commander of Iran’s I»»»

ABU DHABI: Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold talks in Abu Dhabi Tuesday on ending Europe’s worst conflict since World War II in the first such meeting in more than nine months, as another winter of war approaches. Europe — alarmed by US President Donald Trump floating»»»

Torrential rain, hail and winds exceeding 60km/h expected in several regions Dubai: Saudi Arabia is bracing for widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall from Tuesday until Saturday, with flash floods, hail and strong winds exceeding 60km/h possible in several regions, according to the National C»»»

SPONSOREDPolice report: Money laundering claims against Best Oasis, Priya Blue false and defamatory Dubai: These attacks often follow a simple template. A story making serious allegations against a business appears online. It uses genuine details, such as the company's name, owners, locations or bu»»»

Macron's visit underscores France's enduring role in Angkor's preservation The newly restored West Mebon temple rises from a reservoir at Cambodia's sprawling Angkor archaeological complex, the latest in a century of conservation projects led by former colonial power France. French President Emmanu»»»

Rain forecast across scattered areas on Wednesday and Thursday, with winds reaching 50km/h Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience unsettled weather over the coming days, with rainfall potentially turning heavy in some areas on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by strong winds, blowing dust and »»»

AI transformation prompts Qantas to streamline corporate functions Australian airline Qantas said Tuesday it will cut 850 jobs as it shifts some corporate functions to India and accelerates the use of artificial intelligence. The nation's largest airline said it had inked a deal with consulting fir»»»

Fossil fuel emissions see rare decline, driven by renewables and oil price shock Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall slightly in 2026 due to the expansion of renewable energy and the oil price shock sparked by the Iran war, researchers said Tuesday. Emissions from the burning of oil,»»»

Qatari proposal could ease tensions as US monitors Iran's next move US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said late on Monday (Nov. 9) that Iran has been badly weakened and that President Donald Trump holds the advantage whether he chooses diplomacy or military action. “Iran is devastated — Iran is in the »»»

Kampala: Financial experts in Africa convened in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday for a five-day conference focused on establishing strategies to counter the expanding threat of illicit financial flows (IFFs) driven by digital technologies, complex banking systems, and cross-border criminal syndicates. T»»»

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing scrutiny after reports he was targeted in a suspected Chinese intelligence operation involving a businesswoman with whom he was having an affair. The controversy has rattled investors, sending Nvidia shares tumbling. AI chip behemoth Nvidia was plunged into turmoil»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ‌said the accord under which Russia is to supply diesel to the US and world markets is already working and ​lowering prices, writing in a piece published on Tuesday in Moscow daily Kommersant. Lavrov said Russia was distinct from the West in not using its econ»»»

As learning needs evolve, schools must offer greater choice and personalisation For years, “alternative education” has been viewed as exactly that - an alternative. A niche option. A specialist solution. Something designed for children who somehow didn’t fit the traditional model. Perhaps it’s time»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Two fishermen rescued a cruise ship pianist who had been drifting in the Pacific Ocean for nine hours, about 30 kilometers (20 miles) off California’s coast, according to US media reports. The circumstances under which the 37-year-old man fell overboard from the "Ovation»»»

UKMTO notes reduced Hormuz transits, with most vessels using northern route Marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains "well below normal but not stalled", according to a vessel tracker. Reporting on Hormuz shipping and attacks as of Nov. 10, the UK Maritime Trade Operations' (MTO) latest »»»

CAIRO: Iraq will reopen the Sheeb border crossing with Iran ​on Tuesday morning after completing technical requirements and necessary procedures, the head of the country’s Border Ports Authority said, according to state news agency INA. The authority will temporarily close the Mandali ‌border cross»»»

Jensen Huang admits affair amid claims of espionage, Nvidia stock drops AI chip behemoth Nvidia was plunged into turmoil Monday after CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged having an affair, with reports saying US officials believe the woman was spying for China. Beijing denied the claim, but shares of the »»»

Trump signals readiness for action but sees no immediate need against Iran President Donald Trump said late on Monday (Nov. 9) that further military action against Iran may not be needed, but that the US stands ready if circumstances change. He called the US ongoing military "engagement" against Ir»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White turned down President Donald Trump’s — apparently jovial — offer of a job as press secretary in a surprise appearance at the White House on Monday. Trump stunned the world by saying on social media on Saturday that he »»»

Mexico City: A regional leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico’s two main criminal groups, was arrested, Mexican authorities announced Sunday. The CJNG was designated a "foreign terrorist organization" by the American government in 2025 and is known for its violent tactic»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaNvidia shareholders sue Jensen Huang over alleged spy tiesRichard Connor with AP, dpa, ReutersNvidia shareholders have sued the chipmaker and its CEO, Jensen Huang, over his alleged ties to a suspected Chinese spy. The case adds to scrutiny over whether sensitive inf»»»

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, on the eve of US-led, three-sided talks on resolving the war with Russia, that Ukrainian battlefield ​successes and mounting Russian losses were strengthening Kyiv’s position in negotiations. The talks with Russian and US negotiators, opening on Tuesday »»»

Tribune News Network DOHA The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Cisco signed a collaboration agreement under Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) programme on the sidelines of MWC26 Doha. The agreement aims to expand the adoption of AI applications and develop a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar and Digital Delmar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for collaboration, combining Vodafone Qatar’s advanced connectivity, customer channels and market reach with Digital Delmar’s AI-powered healthcare ecosystem. The MoU»»»