Qatar Boat Show 2026 opens today with yacht debuts, fireworks
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Boat Show 2026 gets underway today at Old Doha Port, promising an exciting showcase of luxury yachts, marine innovation and entertainment, as leading international yacht manufacturers prepare to unveil their latest offerings. The opening day of the event, which will be held u»»»
Hakeem Jeffries poised to become speaker of US House of Representatives
WASHINGTON: The Democrats' midterm election win puts Hakeem Jeffries in line to become the first Black speaker of the US House of Representatives, with the dual challenge of opposing President Donald Trump while bridging the gap between his party's moderates and its more vocal progressives. As spea»»»
United States:Trump Privately Fears ‘Worst-Case’ Scenario as...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has privately acknowledged the possibility of a “worst-case” outcome for Republicans in the midterm elections, despite occasionally expressing confidence that his party could perform better than pre-election polls suggest, according to a report. CNN publ»»»
Qatar to participate in Web Summit Lisbon 2026 for fourth consecutive year
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will participate for the fourth consecutive year in Web Summit Lisbon 2026, to be held in the Portuguese capital from November 9 to 12, bringing together leading technology figures, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. Qatar will be represented by a high-level deleg»»»
OneRoyal celebrates 20 years of success in Istanbul with a luxurious gala honouring partners and clients
Global value partners, clients welcomed to majestic Shangri-La Bosphorus for 2-day gala Leading financial services provider OneRoyal celebrated two decades of growth, innovation, and strong partnerships with an exclusive two-day anniversary event in Istanbul, Türkiye. Valued partners and clients fr»»»
Voices:US Midterm Elections Scenarios and Their Implications...
By Staff Political circles in “Israel” are following the US midterm elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate with concern, trying primarily to understand what the day after might look like if the Democratic Party succeeds in securing a majority, according to Itamar Eichner, politic»»»
Elderly woman found dead in Budapest, 47-year-old suspect arrested
Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman after an elderly woman was found dead in an apartment in Budapest’s 4th district on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators suspect homicide, and the suspect was apprehended in the same residential building shortly after officers arrived at the scene. The Budapest »»»
Qatar, Boeing cement ties as regional aviation faces headwinds
Doha, Qatar: Boeing reaffirmed its deep-rooted partnership with Qatar in addition to highlighting the enduring resilience of Middle Eastern carriers, which continue to push forward with aggressive growth and fleet commitment plans despite ongoing geopolitical and supply chain hurdles. During a medi»»»
Sharjah's Al Dhaid Bridge nears completion ahead of November 15 opening
The 320-metre bridge features four lifts and viewing areas overlooking Al Dhaid Lake Dubai: Sharjah’s Al Dhaid Bridge is set to open to traffic on November 15, with final construction works nearing completion on the 320-metre structure designed to improve traffic flow and connectivity in the emirat»»»
‘Qatar enhances legal environment to attract investors and lead in arbitration’
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has undertaken significant reforms to modernise its legal and legislative framework, aiming to create a stable and attractive environment for investors while positioning itself as a regional leader in arbitration and dispute resolution, said the Minister of Justice and Minister o»»»
United States:Democrats Take Control of Congress as Voters P...
By Staff, Agencies Democrats are set to take full control of the United States Congress in January after securing the Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, adding to their victories in the House of Representatives, according to projections by NBC News. With control of both chambers, Democrats are »»»
Etihad updates Saudi Arabia flights; select services return
Passengers advised to rebook as Etihad halts Riyadh and Dammam flights until Nov 19 Etihad Airways has extended the suspension of flights between Abu Dhabi and two major Saudi Arabian cities, Dammam and Riyadh, until November 19, amid ongoing regional disruption. However, the airline is preparing t»»»
Democrat Hinojosa stuns Texas Governor Abbott in election upset: networks
Washington, United States: Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseated incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Tuesday's US midterms elections, media projections showed, in a stunning triumph for her party in the Lone Star State. Hinojosa, a 52-year-old attorney and state lawmaker, is part of a new generation »»»
United States:Democrats Sweep Texas Senate Seat and Governor...
By Staff, Agencies Democrats have secured victories in both the US Senate race and the gubernatorial election in Texas, delivering a major setback to Republicans in a state that President Donald Trump won by double digits in the 2024 presidential election. NBC News projected that Democratic candida»»»
Iran:Pezeshkian: Iran Will Not Bow to Coercion or Accept Imp...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that Tehran will not yield to pressure or accept demands imposed by foreign powers, stressing that the Islamic Republic will continue to defend its rights in accordance with international law. Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesd»»»
Kansas sends Democrat to US Senate for first time since 1932
Washington, United States: Democrat Adam Hamilton won a US Senate seat in Kansas on Tuesday, according to US media projections, unseating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall and becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race in the largely rural, conservative state since 1932. The result is a blo»»»
Qatar intensifies mediation efforts to end US-Iran crisis
Doha, Qatar: Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that Qatar’s mediation efforts (between the US and Iran) continue with a view to reaching an agreement that brings the crisis to an end through a »»»
US midterms: Democrats win House, Senate control unconfirmed
UPDATEOssoff secures Georgia Senate seat as Congress control remains uncertain Democrats notched a string of early victories in US midterm elections late on Tuesday (Wednesday morning in the Gulf), flipping a Republican-held Senate seat and making inroads in conservative House districts as Presiden»»»
Parliament elects a retired county prosecutor as the country’s top law enforcer
Members of parliament elected Péter Fejes as Prosecutor General at Tuesday's session of the National Assembly. The MPs elected Péter Fejes — a former deputy chief prosecutor of Vas County who retired in 2025 — with 139 votes in favour and six against. President of the Republic András Baka nominated»»»
US democracy, Trump fatigue, cost of living are top issues with voters, AP survey finds
Roughly 6 in 10 voters deeply disapprove of US President Donald Trump's presidency, according to an AP survey released Tuesday. About 4 in 10 say the economy is the most important issue while 3 in 10 say the state of US democracy is of primary concern – well above the number that rated crime or imm»»»
US pressure on Latin America 'will continue, whether under a Democrat or a Republican,' – expert
Regardless of which party gains control of the U.S. Congress, tensions between Washington and Latin America will not subside, according to George I. González, a policy analyst and former White House official, in an interview with Sputnik. The expert notes that, regarding agreements like the USMCA, »»»
New UAE driving licence rules from 2027: Who gets one, two, five or ten years’ validity?
Cabinet decision sets out who gets a licence, for how long, and who is exempt from 2027 Dubai: Motorists in the UAE will receive driving licences valid for between one and ten years, depending on their age and residency status, under federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027. The»»»
The US midterms and Trump's sinking popularity
More than 100 million American voters are expected to head to the polls this week to elect 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 senators, who will together form the country’s 120th Congress. Throughout history, the US president’s party has generally suffered losses in the midterm elec»»»
Safety is the clearest example of tangible impact of AI on energy, says NMDC
Abu Dhabi's NMDC group shares insights on where energy investment is heading Abu Dhabi: Safety is the clearest example of artificial intelligence delivering tangible impact on energy projects, according to Dr. Yasser Zaghloul, Group CEO, National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) Group. At this year’s»»»
From Sharjah to Makkah: 500 workers get the chance of a lifetime
The 10-day campaign is part of a project that has helped 5,061 people in a decade. Sharjah: Five hundred workers have been given the chance to perform Umrah through a 10-day trip organised by the Sharjah Charity International, as part of its efforts to make the religious journey accessible to peopl»»»
US midterms: Ossoff wins Georgia as control of Congress remains unsettled
Ossoff secures Georgia Senate seat as Congress control remains uncertain Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has won reelection in Georgia, securing an important defensive victory as Americans await the outcome of congressional elections that could reshape President Donald Trump’s second term. The Associ»»»
Spotlight - Historian Timothy Snyder: Trump running US foreign policy 'as though he were an organized criminal'
As Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections, François Picard welcomes historian Timothy Snyder, professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs, for a conversation about the future of American democracy, the growing political influence of technology billionaires »»»
Kenya clears five Ebola patients, 46 contact cases released from quarantine
Nairobi: Kenya's Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that five Ebola patients had recovered and been discharged, while 46 additional contacts had completed their monitoring period and been released from quarantine. Patrick Amoth, director-general for health in the Ministry of Health, said the five»»»
Beyond happiness: What our children really need
Good grades and opportunities matter, but children also need love and understanding Two or three decades ago, as children hurried out of the house for school, parents would call after them with a familiar list of reminders: “Study hard, complete your work, don’t lose your books and, above all, eat »»»
One in three students bullied monthly. Do you know the signs?
Sharjah body urges parents to recognise bullying beyond physical and verbal abuse Sharjah: Being repeatedly left out, mocked, humiliated or made to feel unwanted can be just as damaging to a child as physical bullying, Sharjah's Child Safety Organisation (CSO) has warned, urging parents and schools»»»
UAE holiday travellers face higher airfares as global airlines warn of price hikes
Fare increases of up to 20% in Europe, while US holiday flights reach decade highs Dubai: UAE residents planning overseas trips for the December holidays face growing pressure on travel budgets as airlines worldwide warn of higher ticket prices, with soaring jet fuel costs forcing carriers to recon»»»
UAE Lottery's only Dh100 million winner reveals where he lives, plans for wedding, and AI firm
EXCLUSIVEIndian expat opens up about challenges and lessons after win, says he plans to work again Abu Dhabi: A year after becoming the UAE’s first Dh100 million lottery winner, Anilkumar Bolla has revealed where he lives, where his money has gone, plans for his wedding and dream of establishing a »»»
Israeli PM, attorney general trade barbs over poll fraud allegations
HERZLIYA, Israel: Israel’s attorney general asked the intelligence services to submit progress of a probe into alleged poll fraud involving Arab parties, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party accused her of covering up “manipulation” ahead of the official results on Wednesday. President Isaa»»»
Sudan files UN Security Council complaint against Ethiopia over RSF drone attacks
Khartoum: Sudan filed complaints with the UN Security Council and the African Union on Monday accusing Ethiopia of allowing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to launch drone strikes against Sudanese civilian facilities from inside Ethiopian territory. Sudan's military has repeatedly accus»»»
Brent, WTI, Murban crude oil slide as Iran peace hopes outweigh fresh supply fears
Geopolitical risk eases, driving crude prices lower amid Gulf supply hopes Oil prices are sliding as traders bet that diplomacy could ease the US-Israel-Iran conflict and restore disrupted Gulf supplies, even while attacks and unresolved negotiations keep markets vulnerable to reversals. The suppli»»»
Trump confirms US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island: ‘We watched it get built — then we hit it’
Washington defends Qeshm Island strike as diplomacy with Tehran continues US President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces struck an Iranian air-defence facility on Qeshm Island, near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, describing the operation as a "limited military action" rathe»»»
Brent, WTI, Murban crude oil slide as Iran peace hopes outweigh fresh supply fears
Geopolitical risk eases, driving crude prices lower amid Gulf supply hopes Oil prices are sliding as traders bet that diplomacy could ease the US-Israel-Iran conflict and restore disrupted Gulf supplies, even while attacks and unresolved negotiations keep markets vulnerable to reversals. The suppli»»»
Election officials brace for possible Trump interference in the midterms
State officials who run US elections braced for possible intervention by President Donald Trump's administration in Tuesday's midterms, fearing federal authorities loyal to the president could disrupt voting, challenge ballot counts or try to block the certification of unfavorable results. Trump ha»»»
Family wealth, Epstein, ‘vanity projects’: How Democrats plan to investigate Trump after midterms
Democrats are preparing to launch a flurry of investigations into President Donald Trump’s administration and business dealings if they retake one or both chambers of Congress, devising strategies to circumvent obstruction from the White House and avoid the impeachment deadlock that consumed the US»»»
Food security, strategic reserves remain top government priorities — ministry
AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah on Tuesday stressed that safeguarding national food security, ensuring the continuity of supply chains and maintaining adequate strategic reserves of basic food commodities remain top government priorities to meet citizens’ needs under all »»»
‘Freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Arabian Gulf is non-negotiable’
He said Qatari negotiators were currently engaged in the exchange of proposals, which were being examined. Regarding the targeting of the Qatari gas carrier ‘Al Mayeda’, Al Ansari affirmed that Qatar has condemned this act. He emphasised that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Ar»»»
International education, exchange can help build a safer world for all
Tribune News Network Doha “International education is not just about studying abroad. It is a vital bridge of diplomacy and human connection,” saidAllan Goodman during his return to Qatar as a Senior Visiting Fellow at Georgetown University in Qatar. For 28 years, Goodman, the former executive dean»»»
Qatar Museums’ Teen Hub and Earthna unite for Youth Fest 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums’ Teen Hub and Earthna have announced a strategic partnership to deliver Youth Fest 2026, bringing together more than 35 partners and sponsors and over 120 community contributors to deliver one of Qatar’s largest collaborative platforms for young people. The f»»»
CRA launches updated Qatar Domains Registry policies to strengthen digital security, trust
Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced the launch of the updated Qatar Domains Registry policies, which came into effect on October 22, 2026, alongside the launch of the new domain registry system. The policies aim to enhance the security and reliabili»»»
Minister leads Qatar delegation to Arab Transport Ministers’ Council meeting
Tribune News Network Alexandria – Egypt Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani headed Qatari delegation to the 39th Session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Transport held at the headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AA»»»
QU delivers Qatar-UK fellowship on AI in Humanitarian Action
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has concluded the inaugural Qatar–UK Fellowship on AI in Humanitarian Action, supported and funded by the British Embassy in Doha. The fellowship was part of the “Strengthening AI Capacity for Humanitarian Organisations in Qatar” project, implemented »»»
A New Platform or Old Divisions? Bulgaria’s Opposition After Gyurov’s Defeat
Andrey Gyurov lost Sunday's runoff by 18 points, yet he finished with almost twice the votes that the PP-DB coalition received in April. Gyurov and his running mate Georgi Kandev won 750,251 votes, or 39.48%, according to final CEC data. That is 264,000 more than in the first round and far above th»»»
Drax, Brookfield, Radiant and Qai announce data centre partnership
Tribune News Network Doha Drax, Brookfield and Radiant, Brookfield’s UK-headquartered AI infrastructure platform, have announced a new strategic partnership to jointly develop, deliver and operate GW-scale data centre capacity at Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire. The Brookfield-Qai AI infrastr»»»
MCQ to showcase Qatar’s stories through Assouline books
Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar (MCQ) is bringing Doha’s stories, milestones and transformation to life through new luxury books published in partnership with Assouline, the internationally renowned publishing house known for visually rich books exploring culture, travel, art, architectu»»»
Al Muraikhi receives credentials of Sierra Leone’s ambassador, meets Cypriot envoy
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of Sierra Leone to Qatar HE Professor Foday M. Jaward on Tuesday. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the ambassador success in his duties emphasising his utmo»»»