Victims of Florida plane crash include a 20-year-old copilot and tech entrepreneur and his family
Aspiring pilot and tech mogul among victims in devastating Florida plane accident A 20-year-old woman who had been a licensed pilot since she was a teenager and a technology entrepreneur and his family were among nine people killed when a small jet crashed and exploded in South Florida, family memb»»»
Gunmen kill eight police officers sent to secure Nigeria senate primary
Bandits strike in Zamfara, killing eight and kidnapping others during senate vote Gunmen killed eight police officers sent to provide security for a senate primary election in Nigeria's restive northwest on Monday in the latest suspected gang attack. The assault in Zamfara state comes as Africa's m»»»
Russia, Ukraine report shooting down hundreds of drones
Kyiv/Moscow: Russia and Ukraine both reported the downing of hundreds of drones Monday, amid the ongoing war between the two countries that began in February 2022. Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that its air defense systems intercepted 212 Ukrainian drones overnight across several »»»
Tensions rise as midterm campaign ends with control of Congress at stake
DETROIT/WASHINGTON: Congressional candidates made their final arguments to US voters on Monday, the eve of the midterm elections, with tensions running high in Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed aims to become the first Muslim elected to the Senate, and in California, where the Supreme Court quashed a»»»
US-Iran talks end without deal as fears of wider war grow
The latest round of indirect US-Iran talks has ended without a deal, raising fears that renewed American strikes could trigger a wider Middle East war. The United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran in late February, triggering months of fighting that disrupted global energy»»»
US signals 'progress' in talks with Iran to avert renewed war
Tehran offers conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz in peace bid US President Donald Trump on Monday signaled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said "intensive" exchanges were underway while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. A deal with T»»»
Emergency alerts hacking 'designed to undermine trust in government', expert says
Emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine were hit in cyber attacks overnight, with fake warnings of possible nuclear strikes broadcast to users in both countries. The systems have since been brought back under control, though much remains unclear about the attacks, including who was responsibl»»»
EU says fridge attacks 'deliberate attempt to disrupt' bloc's food supply
Grocery stores from Sweden to Portugal were hit Monday by a suspected cyberattack on their freezer systems, in what the EU denounced as a deliberate attempt to disrupt the bloc's food chain. Supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands were among at least eight»»»
More Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Reported
The Zionist occupation forces continued their violations and attacks in South Lebanon, launching an air raid on Aital Al-Jabal town. An #Israeli air raid targets Aita Al-Jabal town, South #Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter pic.twitter.com/9v8BS7wMB3 — Al-Manar English (@manarenglish) November 2, 2026 The »»»
Ex-Chicago FBI chief says he was ousted over a failed protesters case, sues Justice Department
CHICAGO: The former head of the FBI’s Chicago field office says he lost his job after being wrongly blamed for prosecutions that fell apart against six people who protested the federal immigration crackdown in the city, according to a lawsuit he filed Monday. Douglas DePodesta, a 24-year veteran of»»»
WHO urged to review drinking water standards amid nitrate health fears
GENEVA: Dozens of global health and environmental organizations called on the World Health Organization on Tuesday to revise decades-old standards for nitrate levels in drinking water, arguing they do not reflect recent scientific evidence about potential health risks. In an open letter, 85 organiz»»»
UN reports warn of irreversible consequences to Earth's frozen regions
Paris, France: Breaching the 1.5°C global warming will lead to irreversible consequences for Earth's frozen regions and glaciers, according to two UN reports released Monday. The landmark 2015 Paris Agreement commits the world to limiting warming to well below 2C and pursuing efforts to hold it at »»»
Netanyahu pressing Trump to bomb Iran immediately after midterms – Axios
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to persuade US President Donald Trump to order a new attack on Iran immediately after the midterm election on Tuesday, Axios has reported, citing sources in Washington and West Jerusalem. In its article on Sunday, the outlet revealed the details o»»»
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots
WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump’s administration claims are noncitizens, a decision that comes on the eve of the final day of voting in the pivotal midterm elections. The high court refu»»»
Iran claims US drone downed, Qeshm blasts reported — Trump cites oil drop
Tehran blames US blockade for Hormuz unrest as talks remain deadlocked Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said its forces downed and captured a US MQM-170 drone near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRGC-affiliated media. The claim could not be independently verified, and US Central Comm»»»
Indiana governor says execution will go ahead Thursday against man who killed 2 kids
Indiana’s governor turned down a clemency request Monday and said an execution planned for this week would go forward for a man who set a fire that killed his girlfriend’s two children in 2010. Gov. Mike Braun said he would follow the Indiana Parole Board’s recommendation to let the death sentence »»»
US to hold trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US official says
WASHINGTON: The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow’s war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, a senior US official told Reuters on Monday. US negotiators have been seeking a break»»»
IRGC Says Downed Two US Drones near Strait of Hormuz
IRGC Aeospace Force says to have downed two American MQM-170 drones using electronic warfare near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement on Monday night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force said it brought down two US MQM-170 reconnaissance drones south of Qe»»»
Yemeni Drones Hit Saudi Airports
Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “Over the past 48 hours, and by the grace of God, our armed forces have successfully targeted Dammam Airport in two separate phases using two drones.” General Saree added, “The operation achieved its objecti»»»
Lindsay Clancy prosecutors seek retrial
Plymouth, United States: Prosecutors announced Monday that they intend to retry Lindsay Clancy, the US mother accused of killing her three children, after a deadlocked jury resulted in a mistrial, restarting a high-profile legal case that has gripped the nation. Lindsay Clancy, 36, did not deny at »»»
Calls mount to ban French TV channel after racist killing
PARIS: A petition urging that a French television channel be taken off air gained traction Monday, after accusations far-right views it aired contributed to the racist killing of a black man. Anger against CNews — often described as France’s answer to Fox News — has mounted with just six months to »»»
N. Korea slams FBI allegations over Binance hack as ‘grave’ provocation
SEOUL: North Korea on Tuesday slammed the FBI’s allegations that Pyongyang was behind the theft of $6 billion from cryptocurrency platform Binance, with Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister labelling it a “grave political provocation.” Kim Yo Jong, in a statement released Tuesday by the KCNA state news ag»»»
Ministry completes more than 27,000 environmental procedures in Q3 2026
QNA Doha The Environmental Affairs Sector of the Ministry of Environment of Climate Change (MoECC) completed over 27,000 environmental procedures during the third quarter of 2026 (Q3 2026). It included field inspections, monitoring, laboratory analysis, and the issuance of permits and licenses, as »»»
Al Mujadilah, GU-Q bring women diplomats together to discuss leadership, diplomacy
QNA Doha Al Mujadilah: Centre & Mosque for Women, in collaboration with Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), hosted “Women in Diplomacy: Challenges and the Way Forward”, a panel discussion and networking luncheon bringing together distinguished diplomats, students and aspiring professionals to ex»»»
Justice minister: Qatar prioritises legal profession, enhances legal framework
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi has affirmed that Qatar gives the legal profession an overriding priority as demonstrated in the nation’s move to make amendments to the Law Regulating the Legal Profession, alo»»»
Qatar Airways: Emergency response drills at Hamad International Airport as part of WATAN 2026
QNA Doha Field exercises simulating emergency-response procedures were conducted at Hamad International Airport (HIA) on Monday as part of the nationwide WATAN 2026 exercise, Qatar Airways announced. In a notice posted on its official X account, the national carrier said passengers and airport visi»»»
QMC participates in ABU General Assembly Meetings in Sri Lanka
QNA Colombo The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) is participating in the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and its associated meetings, currently being held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The proceedings are set to conclude today, Tuesday. Director of Qatar Radio Jaber Al Suro»»»
Katara opens ‘Mark and Memory’ expo highlighting cultural heritage
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), in cooperation with the Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Center, opened on Monday the “Mark and Memory” stamp exhibition at Building 22. The exhibition runs until December 3. The exhibition reflects Katara’s efforts to preserve cultural heritage and»»»
QC distributes food baskets to flood-hit families in Morocco
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity has continued its humanitarian efforts to support families affected by floods and those most in need in Morocco. With support from generous donors, it carried out a food relief campaign in Tata Province, benefiting approximately 9,744 people. Qatar Charity di»»»
Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail unveils Carolina Herrera-inspired afternoon tea
Tribune News Network Doha Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail has announced an exclusive collaboration with Carolina Herrera, bringing together luxury fragrance and the art of afternoon tea in a distinctive experience at Peacock Alley. Inspired by three fragrances from the Herrera Confidential collection –»»»
