Houthis claim new strikes on Saudi airports and oil facilities
Yemen’s Houthis have struck several targets in Saudi Arabia, including two international airports and energy infrastructure facilities operated by the oil giant Saudi Aramco, the group’s military spokesman said on Saturday.The conflict between Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis»»»
Crude oil's weird Monday: Brent, WTI slip as attacks rattle markets, Murban jumps 3% to $118
Hormuz-bypass Murban hits $118, outpacing Brent and WTI declines Global oil benchmarks retreated from their highest levels in nearly six months in early Asian trade on Monday (Oct. 26, 2026). UAE’s Murban crude, however, bucked the trend and climbed above $118 a barrel. Below are the numbers (as of»»»
Saudi Arabia to raise electricity, water and sewage tariffs from January 2027
King Salman orders financial support measures, including SR500 monthly allowance increase Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced increases in electricity, water and sewage tariffs from January 1, 2027, alongside royal directives introducing financial support measures to ease the impact on citizens. The »»»
Coalition destroys Houthi missile launchers in Sanaa after foiled attack on Riyadh
RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Monday it had destroyed two ballistic missile launchers in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, including one used to fire a missile toward Riyadh that Saudi air defenses intercepted. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Resto»»»
Sharjah introduces three new bus routes linking key areas to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail Station
New routes link Al Madam, Al Sajaa and Sharjah to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail Station Dubai: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced the launch of three new public bus routes connecting several areas of the emirate to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail Station, as part of efforts to strengthen in»»»
UAE rain forecast: Where showers and 50km/h winds are expected this week
Rain is possible across parts of the UAE this week, while strong winds could stir up dust Dubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE from Monday until Friday, with winds reaching speeds of up to 50km/h and blowing dust at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its lat»»»
Malta Fish Farming targets 1,000 tonne bluefin tuna exports to China
Valletta: Malta Fish Farming (MFF) expects to export up to 1,000 tonnes of bluefin tuna to the Chinese market this year, chairman Salvu Ellul stated, nearly 30 years after his first trip to China. "Opportunity with China will be much stronger for us," Ellul said in a recent interview with Xinhua. M»»»
Saudi Arabia warns of flash floods as thunderstorms sweep across regions until Friday
Civil Defence issues safety warning as heavy rain, hail, strong winds threaten Kingdom Dubai: Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defence has urged residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and possible flash floods are forecast across most parts of the Kingdom until Fr»»»
371 detained, 110 of them teens: Italy locks down its cities as cost-of-living rage spills into the streets
Violent demonstrations in Italy prompt arrests and tougher anti-riot measures Italian police said they carried out nine arrests and briefly detained 371 people during protests in eight cities on Saturday. Of those taken to police stations, 110 were minors, according to Euronews. Milan, where the go»»»
Trump says Norwegian immigrants not welcome in the US because of Nobel snub
PORT HURON, Michigan: US President Donald Trump on Sunday escalated his invective against Norway, calling it a “shit house country” and saying Norwegian immigrants are not welcome in the United States because the Nobel committee, based in the capital Oslo, has not awarded him a Peace Prize. Trump »»»
371 detained, 110 of them teens: Italy locks down its cities as cost-of-living rage spills into the streets
Violent demonstrations in Italy prompt arrests and tougher anti-riot measures Italian police said they carried out nine arrests and briefly detained 371 people during protests in eight cities on Saturday. Of those taken to police stations, 110 were minors, according to Euronews. Milan, where the go»»»
China’s Communist Party elite gather for governance talks
BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping and other top leaders meet in Beijing on Monday at a key gathering watched closely for clues as to the country’s direction and future leadership. Roughly 300 members of the ruling Communist Party’s Central Committee in attendance at the meeting, called the fift»»»
Qassim observatory reveals colorful view of Rosette Nebula
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Noor Astronomy Observatory in Qassim has captured a new image of the Rosette Nebula, revealing vast clouds of glowing gas and dust illuminated by a cluster of young stars, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The image showcases the Rosette Nebula, a vast star-forming c»»»
Uganda says DR Congo returnees require 21-day quarantine
Addis Ababa: Ugandans coming back home from the Democratic Republic of Congo will be required to undergo a 21-day quarantine, the country's health ministry announced on Sunday. The DRC, which shares a border with Uganda, has recorded more than 4,600 deaths since it declared its 17th Ebola outbreak »»»
Saudi flight disruption: 7,800 cancellations and no-fly records — how badly has travel been hit?
Data reveals how Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport closure has disrupted travel Dubai: Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport resumed flight operations on Sunday, October 25, after a two-week closure following attacks on the Saudi capital. However, flight-tracking data showed that most»»»
Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Democratic Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed
PORT HURON, Michigan: President Donald Trump at a Sunday campaign rally ratcheted up his push to link US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim extremists, comparing him to the 9/11 attackers while saying Democrats would let violent anti-American terrorists into the United States. “I’m here to »»»
UAE’s massive beach clean-up after oil spill concerns and mystery smell: All you need to know
EXPLAINERAll the updates after UAE authorities linked odours to tanker spill and closed beaches Dubai: The UAE began a massive clean-up in the sea and closed multiple beaches over the weekend after unexplained odours had residents across several emirates wondering what was going on for days. Beache»»»
Trump urges Libya to curb illegal migration, backs unity and elections
Trump highlights US-Libya partnership against terrorism and backs national elections US President Donald Trump called on Libya to stop serving as a "route" for illegal migration while pledging American support for the country’s unification and national elections. "The Libyan people are proud, resil»»»
Philippines: Green power needs to be built with communities' trust, gain local consent
Hydropower projects face backlash over weak community engagement The Philippines wants cheaper electricity, more renewable energy, and greater energy security. Yet every time a major pumped-storage hydropower project is proposed, it meets a familiar wall: angry residents, worried church groups, env»»»
Brazilian media projects Lula to win presidential runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro
UPDATELula edges past Bolsonaro in one of Brazil's closest presidential elections Brasilia, Brazil: Brazilian media has projected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT) to win the country's presidential runoff election, holding an unassailable lead over right-wing challenger Flávio Bo»»»
How Yemen’s Houthis became a threat to Saudi Arabia — and what they really want
From mountain rebels to missile power, how Iran’s support and Yemen’s war fuel attacks Dubai: Why are Yemen’s Houthis intensifying attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting airports, oil installations and major cities despite the danger of triggering a wider regional war? The question became more urgent o»»»
Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo
Deadly attack on health workers hampers Ebola response in eastern Congo BUTEMBO, Congo (AP) — A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured after being attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo, according to the World Health Organization. It was the latest in a series of attack»»»
Druze experts blast Tom Barrack’s accusations against Syrian Druze, question his suitability for the role – Ya Libnan
Share: File photo of US envoy Tom Barrack “Diplomacy demands accuracy, not reckless generalizations that compromise human lives.” “Tom Barrack’s comments and “lack of understanding” of the region have “brought a lot of damage to the whole Middle East”, experts say Israeli Druze figures and regional»»»
Toll in Nigeria 'bandit' attack jumps to at least 50
Death toll in Nigerian bandit attack rises to 50, survivors recount horror The death toll from an attack by gunmen in a rural eastern Nigerian town has risen to at least 50, survivors and Amnesty International told AFP Sunday, after more bodies were discovered. Both police and Amnesty said some of »»»
Lula, Brazil’s iconic working class president, wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback
SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday, the country’s electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent sentiment to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing election victories across Latin Amer»»»
Lula, Bolsonaro in virtual tie halfway through Brazil vote count
Lula and Bolsonaro face off in chaotic Brazil runoff vote Brazil's election stood at a virtual tie halfway through counting on Sunday, with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holding a razor-thin lead over right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro. With a seesawing lead, Lula had 50.7 percent of votes a»»»
Brazil chooses between BRICS and Trump ally in presidential runoff: LIVE UPDATES
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won reelection as Brazil’s president, defeating right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro and an ally of US President Donald Trump. With 99.76% of polling stations counted, Lula secured 51.75% of valid votes against Bolso»»»
Serbia’s strongman leader Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement in seismic political shift
BELGRADE, Serbia: The long-serving strongman leader of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, conceded defeat on Sunday in an election that pitted him and his right-wing party against a diverse student-led opposition movement that spent two years protesting his government. It was a seismic political shift in th»»»
French PM Lecornu to meet student leaders Monday
Paris, France: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and the country's two education ministers will meet with student leaders on Monday before addressing journalists, the prime minister's office announced in Paris on Sunday. Sunday's announcement came after another weekend of protests over the st»»»
France's PM, key ministers to meet student leaders Monday
Government Faces Mounting Pressure Over High School Reforms and Living Costs France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's office announced that he and the country's two education ministers would meet student leaders Monday before speaking to journalists. Sunday's announcement came after another week»»»
International treaties and agreements system strengthens quality of government work and Qatar’s global standing
DOHA The Ministry of Justice affirmed that the enactment of Law No. 17 of 2026 on international treaties and agreements, together with the issuance of Amiri Decision No. 39 of 2026 regulating their conclusion, establishes an integrated framework for managing this vital area. The framework promotes »»»
‘Amiri decision to regulate legislation is a qualitative leap’
DOHA The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers has affirmed that issuing Amiri Decision No. 38 of 2026, which regulates the drafting of legislation, marks a qualitative leap in the development of the State of Qatar's government legislative processes. It embodies the General Secretariat’s »»»
IPSOS/Cesid: With 75 pct of votes counted, Student List has 52.4 pct
BELGRADE - With 75 pct of votes counted, the Student List-The Students Will Win electoral list has 52.4 pct of votes after Sunday's early parliamentary polls in Serbia, while the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia list has won 39.2 pct of votes, IPSOS and the Centre for Free Elections and Democracy (Ce»»»
WIF explores ASEAN-GCC investment cooperation
QNA Doha A panel discussion, held as part of the 9th World Investment Forum (WIF), being held in Doha, explored the prospects for economic cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as the ASEAN experience in attract»»»
Al Attiyah wins Cyprus Rally after thrilling finale
Agencies Larnaca (Cyprus) The 52nd Cyprus Rally delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of all time on Sunday as Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah beat Simos Galatariotis by just 4.63 seconds, securing the victory and being crowned Middle East Champion for the 21st time in his career, as well as winnin»»»
QRCS launches Warm Winter Campaign 2026–2027
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has announced the launch of its Warm Winter Campaign 2026–2027. Under the theme of “Warmth and Serenity”, the three-month drive involves a wide range of winter-aid projects and aid for the benefit of more than 57,000 people in many vulnera»»»
MoECC handles more than 2,250 requests across 32 radiation-protection services in first eight months
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) completed 2,259 requests across 32 radiation-protection services in the first eight months of 2026, substantially bolstering processing efficiency and streamlining regulatory oversight. In a statement on Sunday, MECC said average proce»»»
First cohort of Qatari students enrolled in Sorbonne Graduate
QNA Paris The Universite Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne hosted a graduation ceremony for the first cohort of Qatari students from the Sorbonne programme in Qatar. The nine graduates represent a milestone that transcends the mere awarding of diplomas. It’s a celebration of a journey of educational and cu»»»
QC expands access to Holy Quran for blind people in Kosovo, Albania
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 250 copies of the “Baseera Mushaf”—a Braille edition of the Holy Quran to people with visual disabilities in Kosovo and Albania, helping them read, listen to, and memorise the Quran more independently. The initiative delivered 160 copies »»»
IWWO Spell Bee Season 2 draws over 360 students
The Indian Women Welfare Organization (IWWO) successfully conducted the preliminary round of Spell Bee Season 2 on October 23, 2026, with over 360 students from schools across Qatar participating. The competition promotes spelling skills, vocabulary, language proficiency, confidence, and healthy co»»»
MoECC, Earthna announce line-up for Oct. 31-Nov. 7 Qatar Sustainability Week
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), in collaboration with Earthna Centre for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), announced details of the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, scheduled to take place from October 31 »»»
ICBF organises fifth consecutive blood platelet donation camp at HMC
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), continuing its commitment to serving the Indian expatriate community in Qatar, successfully organized its Fifth Blood Platelet Donation Camp in consecutive months in association with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) at the Qatar»»»
MIE-SPPU’s global heritage exhibition brings cultures together in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education celebrated cultural diversity through an Indology Models and Posters Exhibition titled “Global Heritage: India & the World” on October 15, 2026. Organised by the Department of Management Sciences and the Department of Commerce, the ex»»»
Maharashtra Mandal Qatar bids emotional farewell to Vaibhav Tandale
Tribune News Network Doha Maharashtra Mandal Qatar (MMQ), an affiliated organisation of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised a farewell and felicitation ceremony in honour of Dr Vaibhav Tandale, Counsellor (Political) and Head of Chancery at t»»»
Vijayamanthrangal 13th volume cover unveiled
The cover of the 13th volume of Vijayamanthrangal, a motivational book series authored by Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara, was unveiled at Radio Malayalam Studio in Doha. Radio Malayalam CEO Anwar Hussain, who unveiled the cover, described Vijayamanthrangal as one of the station’s flagship programmes, in»»»
MOFA SECY-GEN MEETS TURKISH AMBASSADOR
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Ambassador of Turkiye to Qatar HE Yakup Caymazoglu on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two nations and ways to strengthen and expand it, as well as a range of ma»»»
Nigeria expands potential Ebola exposure cases search in capital city
Abuja: Health authorities in Nigeria said Sunday that their ongoing Ebola contact-tracing operations in the capital city of Abuja were expanding, having traced an additional nine contacts. "As of now, we have 53 primary contacts," said Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) boss J»»»
Aleksandar Vucic: Serbia's veteran ruler felled by student-led movement
Student-led protests end Aleksandar Vucic's 14-year political dominance in Serbia The dominant force in Serbian politics for over 14 years, Aleksandar Vucic, who conceded defeat in a snap parliamentary poll on Sunday, rose from the wreckage of strongman Slobodan Milosevic's cabinet to the centre of»»»
BPS Pi Nova 2026 celebrates mathematical talent in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha Birla Public School (BPS) Doha hosted the grand finale of BPS Pi Nova 2026, an inter-school mathematics competition, on October 17, 2026, at the Basant Kumar Birla Auditorium. The event brought together talented young mathematicians from Indian schools across Qatar to show»»»
We hope WIF will help shape visions that support future of investment: PM
Satyendra Pathak DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday attended the inauguration of the ninth World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026 bringing together more than 5,000 participants from around the world to explore investment o»»»