NHRC highlights youth role in advancing human rights
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting human rights among younger generations, as the country marked Qatar Human Rights Day with a focus on youth empowerment, education and institutional partnerships, coinciding with the 24th anniversary of the establishment of the National H»»»
Second affair, steeper sell-off: Nvidia CEO under fire
Nvidia board weighs founder’s future as reports of a second affair emerge and shares slip Dubai: Nvidia shares fell 8.6% in after-hours trading on November 11 after The New York Times (NYT) reported that CEO Jensen Huang had a second affair. The report names Kimberly Powell, the company’s vice pres»»»
Democrat Scott Colom wins historic Senate race in Mississippi
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after a final count on Wednesday, becoming the state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction. His narrow victory adds to the Democrats' midterm gains as President Donald Trump's party suffers a series of defeats.»»»
European leaders gather in Dublin under the shadow of hybrid threats
Ireland is mounting the largest security operation in its history as around 50 European leaders gather in Dublin this week amid growing concerns over hybrid attacks. The operation follows a wave of hoax bomb threats targeting airlines and media organisations across Europe, with Irish police reporti»»»
Viktor Orbán’s brother jailed pending trial over people-smuggling ring
The Buda Central District Court ordered the one-month pre-trial detention of Áron Orbán and his partner on Wednesday. One suspect was placed under criminal supervision, while another may defend themselves at liberty. Áron Orbán, the brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and his associates »»»
Ex-court president seeks ECHR ruling over politically motivated removal
Péter Polt spoke on the YouTube channel called KözTér about his past as a Fidesz member, the termination of his mandate as President of the Constitutional Court, and the arrests that attracted widespread media attention. He said he had turned to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in order to»»»
PM’s ex-wife and former minister demands apology, calls herself the real victim in corruption scandal
At a hearing before the parliamentary investigative committee examining enforcement abuses in Budapest on Wednesday, former Justice Minister Judit Varga called on media outlets that had linked her name to the Völner-Schadl case to apologise. Varga said that not a single step she took as minister ha»»»
Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Hegseth faces backlash after reprimand during Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington WASHINGTON (AP) — A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier issued a verbal reprimand to a group of advisers and staffers with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington Nati»»»
El Niño could bring unusually heavy rainfall to UAE, expert warns
Rainfall could be intense if concentrated over a few days, astronomy expert says Dubai: The UAE could experience above-average rainfall as the El Niño climate phenomenon intensifies, with the possibility of heavy to exceptionally heavy downpours if the expected rainfall is concentrated over a few d»»»
China eyes greater security role in the Red Sea
“Somaliland is a completely different country from Somalia.” Those were the words of US President Donald Trump at an election rally in Minnesota last month. A few days later, China and Djibouti issued a joint statement rejecting Trump’s assertion. Somaliland is not an independent entity, they remin»»»
White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming possible ‘criminality’
WASHINGTON: The White House has issued a warning to Democrats over their planned probes into the Trump administration, going as far as claiming that such investigations — a standard oversight function of Congress — may amount to “blatant criminality.” White House counsel Will Scharf issued the warn»»»
Saudi Arabia approves consumer protection law with fines of up to SR8 million
New law also allows business suspensions and temporary price controls during crises Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced tough penalties for violations of its new Consumer Protection Law, including fines of up to SR8 million, imprisonment for up to two years, suspension of business activities and con»»»
How this retailer’s son stitched together his Dubai dream
Liverpool-born Stephen Wanless built StephenCharles on evenings, weekends and his own cash Dubai: Picture this, it’s a hot summer afternoon in Dubai and a job interview is underway. Questions, answers and follow-ups move back and forth across the table. But one question kept pulling at Stephen Wanl»»»
Investors converge on IREIS 2026, as Abu Dhabi property transactions surge to Dh171 billion
Transaction growth sets the backdrop as developers and international brokers meet at IREIS Abu Dhabi: As Abu Dhabi’s property market posts some of its strongest figures on record, the International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS) 2026 was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (AD»»»
US 'Iron Gate' blockade push against Iran meets resistance from Iraq, Turkey, Pakistan: Report
US faces pushback from Iran's neighbors over 'Iron Gate' blockade initiative The United States is trying to extend its economic pressure campaign against Iran beyond the sea and air, targeting the country’s remaining land-trade routes. But Iraq, Turkey and Pakistan are resisting Washington’s calls »»»
Pope Leo returns to a national celebration in his second homeland of Peru
LIMA, Peru: Pope Leo XIV declared Peru his “homeland” on Wednesday as he arrived in Lima at the start of his historic visit, returning to the place that taught him how to be a pastor and where a nationwide party erupted to welcome the beloved “Padre Robert” home. Leo seemed genuinely moved as he em»»»
Afghanistan's olive groves give farmers relief from climate crisis
Afghan Farmers Turn to Olives to Combat Climate Challenges Olives tumble with a gentle "plop" onto a tarpaulin in eastern Afghanistan, an unusual, drought-resistant harvest offering hope to farmers who have struggled as climate change worsens water shortages. Drought and water scarcity affect more »»»
Democrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat, becomes state’s first Black senator since 1874
WASHINGTON: Democratic challenger Scott Colom defeated incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi election for the US Senate, media projected on Wednesday, making him the Southern state’s first Black senator since the Reconstruction era that followed the US Civil War. The result was »»»
Bangladeshi photographer Pinu Rahman wins HIPA, world’s richest photography prize
Pinu Rahman wins HIPA for capturing resilience in post-disaster Bangladesh HighlightsBangladeshi photographer Pinu Rahman won the grand prize at the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), described as the world’s richest photography competition. His winnin»»»
Why has Merz sparked a hostage crisis in the EU?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has put a knife to the EU’s throat, demanding more cash “for Ukraine.” So what’s got into him? What Merz wants is to make every EU member state bankroll Germany’s Ukraine-linked defense industry, whether they like it or not. If not, he’ll block the EU’s budget. On t»»»
Saudi university launches Red Sea coral restoration facility amid worsening global reef bleaching crisis
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has launched a large-scale coral restoration facility on the Red Sea coast, aiming to produce up to 360,000 corals annually and restore 100 hectares of reef by 2030. The opening of what KAUST describes as the world’s »»»
Why Dubai student’s roadside death is eye-opener for UAE drivers
Experts explain what stranded motorists and other drivers must do to prevent such crashes Dubai: Naifa Balkies Hameed was dealing with a flat tyre, something any motorist can face. The 21-year-old final-year architecture student at Canadian University Dubai called her father, who, according to her »»»
Israeli strike kills six at southern Gaza hospital: civil defense
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: An Israeli strike killed six people and wounded around 20 at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, a civil defense official told AFP on Thursday. The Gaza Strip’s civil defense, a rescue agency operating under Hamas authority, said the bodies of those killed and “mor»»»
Israeli strike kills six at southern Gaza hospital: Civil defence
Death toll rises as Israeli forces target medical complex in Gaza An Israeli strike killed six people and wounded around 20 at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, a civil defence official told AFP on Thursday. The Gaza Strip's civil defence, a rescue agency operating under Hamas authority, said the b»»»
Turkey's president calls the war in Gaza an 'ecocide' at the UN climate summit
Erdogan labels Gaza war an 'ecocide' at UN climate summit, urging global action Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for the world to recognize the environmental impacts of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and asked the Israeli government to grant more aid access to the Palestinia»»»
Pope Leo lands in Lima for Peru homecoming
Faithful in Lima welcome Pope Leo as he completes Latin American tour Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on Wednesday, a nostalgic return to the nation where he spent two decades as a missionary before being tapped to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. The 71-year-old pontiff landed in Lima on the f»»»
Arab League issues urgent humanitarian appeal to support the Gaza strip
Cairo: The League of Arab States issued an urgent call today, urging the international community to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities. It also called upon Arab and international humanitarian organizations to take immediate, coordinated action to provide all possible forms of support to s»»»
Rapper Yella Beezy convicted of hiring gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 on busy Dallas interstate
Feud between rappers ends in conviction for daylight interstate shooting DALLAS (AP) — Rapper Yella Beezy was found guilty on Wednesday of hiring the gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 in a brazen daylight attack on a busy Dallas interstate in 2020. Yella Beezy, 35, whose real name is Markies Conwa»»»
Pope Leo XIV returns to second homeland Peru to a nationwide welcome
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on Wednesday for the final leg of his South American tour, returning to the country where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Thousands gathered to welcome him home as “Padre Robert”, with many hoping his visit will bring attention to poverty, cri»»»
Syrian demining worker killed, another injured as explosive remnants claim 14 lives since Oct. 14
ALEPPO, Syria: A member of Syria's Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management was killed and another injured on Wednesday while clearing explosive remnants of war in eastern Aleppo countryside, bringing the death toll from landmines and other unexploded ordnance across the country to at least 14»»»
Iran's Rezaei threatens US military bases from Middle East to Europe: ‘No safe distance, no safe haven’
Iran warns US bases in Middle East and Europe could face retaliation Iran has warned that US military installations stretching from the Middle East to Europe could become targets if Washington launches another war against the Islamic Republic, raising the prospect of a wider confrontation beyond th»»»
Russia and Ukraine agree to major prisoner swap as peace talks end
Kyiv and Moscow on Wednesday agreed to a large-scale prisoner exchange as the final day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi came to an end, though neither side gave a concrete figure. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian coun»»»
Indonesia fires burn through 2.88 million hectares so far in 2026: monitor
Jakarta, Indonesia: Fires in Indonesia fueled partly by a strong El Niño have burned through 2.88 million hectare so far in 2026, AFP reported, citing a monitor analysing satellite imagery. The burned area figure -- 18 times the size of London -- has increased nearly a million hectares since defore»»»
Motor racing-Hamilton urges Israel to let Gaza aid in after Rafah visit
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton said on Wednesday that Israel must allow aid trucks into Gaza, a day after he visited the Rafah border crossing in Egypt. Hamilton, a seven-times world champion, arrived in El Arish on Tuesday, where he was briefed on how aid is prepared and coordinated before it»»»
Trump defends Iran war in Veterans Day address
WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump defended the war against Iran Wednesday at a US Veterans Day commemoration that saw his defense secretary publicly admonished for a lack of decorum. “The bravery and skill of our amazing American warriors has absolutely been incredible,” Trump said »»»
Jeddah seabed cleanup removes 9.3 tonnes of waste from Red Sea marina
JEDDAH: A seabed cleanup initiative at Jeddah Marina removed 9.3 tonnes of waste from the Red Sea, bringing together hundreds of divers, volunteers and government agencies in one of the city's largest marine conservation campaigns, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Held under the patron»»»
US military targets IRGC weapons routes through Caspian Sea
US Central Command enforces naval blockade to curb Iran's military supply chains The United States is widening its campaign to choke off Iran's military supply networks, extending pressure beyond the Strait of Hormuz to the country's land borders and the Caspian Sea. US Central Command (CENTCOM) sa»»»
New York City building collapse 'traps people in rubble'
Construction site collapse in Brooklyn leaves people trapped NEW YORK (AP) — Firefighters frantically dug through the rubble of a three-story building in Brooklyn on Wednesday after it collapsed at the edge of a construction site, trapping people beneath the wreckage. Firefighters were called to th»»»
LOC announces sponsors for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) on Wednesday announced the signing of sponsorship agreements with four leading organisations during a ceremony held at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. The tournament is set to kick off in less than 10 days at the C»»»
Qatar marks Human Rights Day, NHRC’s 24th anniversary
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) celebrated Qatar Human Rights Day, marking the 24th anniversary of its establishment with a focus on empowering young people as partners in promoting human rights, justice and equality. Held under the theme “Youth and Human Rights: A P»»»
QMC MEETS DJIBOUTI’S COMMUNICATION MINISTER
Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met with Minister of Communication, in charge of Posts and Telecommunications of Djibouti Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of cooperation and coordination »»»
Al Misnad, UN official review relations
QNA Paris Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad held talks with Under-Secretary-General Vanessa Frazier, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Foru»»»
HEC Paris Doha delivers first Middle East AI specialisation
Tribune News Network DOHA HEC Paris, Doha, has hosted the first delivery in the Middle East of its Making Artificial Intelligence Real Specialisation, one of nine specialisations offered to Executive MBA participants as part of the HEC Paris Executive MBA. Held in Doha from October 25 to 29, the fi»»»
Msheireb Properties showcases Smart City solutions at QSW 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties and Msheireb Museums have concluded participation as Strategic Partners in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW), organised from October 31 to November 7 by Earthna Centre for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, in collabor»»»
Qatar prepares to host 2nd Doha Int’l Music and Marching Festival
QNA Doha Qatar is preparing to host the second edition of Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo), the first of its kind in the region which brings together an elite group of military bands and marching units from around the world. The artistic and cultural event blends militar»»»
Sidra contributes to Int’l AI study advancing neonatal care
Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has contributed to a major international study demonstrating how artificial intelligence (AI) models originally developed for adult patients can be adapted to support neonatal care. Published in the high-impact journal, Nature »»»
QRCS-UK Embassy humanitarian partnership supports Palestinians
Tribune News Network Doha Officials of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the UK Embassy in Qatar have made a field visit to the residence of Palestinian families hosted in Qatar. The purpose of the visit was to foster humanitarian bonds with the residents and inspect progress of the mental heal»»»
QU, Sidra Medicine hold workshop on research ethics, regulatory compliance
Tribune News Network Doha The Continuing Professional Development for Healthcare Practitioners (CPD-HP) Office at QU Health, Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with Sidra Medicine, organised a workshop titled “Research Ethics and Regulatory Compliance”. The event aimed to enhance healthcare pr»»»
Minister stresses need to continue development of institutional performance
QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie emphasised the need to continue developing operations across the ministry’s departments, enhance coordination among them, monitor the implementation of approved projects and plans, and address chal»»»
Cabinet reaffirms support for US-Iran negotiations
QNA DOHA The Cabinet on Wednesday reviewed key regional and international developments, reaffirmed Qatar’s support for diplomatic efforts to secure a comprehensive US-Iran agreement, and condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Cabinet also approved a series of draft laws, agreements»»»