Shanghai: Rising star Rafael Jodar ousted Daniil Medvedev in straight sets yesterday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where he will play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in an all-Spanish affair. The 26th-ranked Davidovich Fokina fought back to stun wilting top seed Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. I»»»

Wuhan: Polish 16th seed Maja Chwalinska overcame an injured Iga Swiatek to reach the first WTA 1000 final of her career, handing her childhood friend and compatriot a 7-5, 6-1 defeat at the Wuhan Open yesterday. Chwalinska will next face world number 170 Sonay Kartal, who became the lowest-ranked p»»»

Rawalpindi: England, Sri Lanka and hosts Pakistan meet in a one-day international tri-series starting in Rawalpindi from today as they build up to next year’s 50-over World Cup. With the global tournament -- co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia -- a little under a year away, Pakistan cap»»»

Seville: Hansi Flick’s dominant Barcelona routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 yesterday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal for the Spanish champions, with Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo also finding the net at La Cartuja »»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail continued their promising debut season in the Qatar Stars League with a goalless draw against Al Shamal at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday, while Joselu scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Al Sailiya their first point of the season in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Qatar S»»»

Strong winds fuel deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright A major fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, killing and injuring people, Canada’s defence minister said. The incident prompted a major emergency response, with hospitals reportedly overwhelmed by »»»

Understanding UAE employer rules on penalties and rewards under labor law Question - A questioner asks: What are the terms and conditions for internal workplace rules and regulations established by an employer pursuant to the labor law? Please advise. Answer - To answer such question, I would advis»»»

Understanding fines for offensive language in UAE legal filings Question - A questioner asks: In a memorandum submitted to the court, I described my ex-husband as “very stingy.” I discovered that he had filed a criminal complaint against me in relation to this statement. Does he have the right to f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar remains committed to international peace efforts despite attacks against the country, while the Gulf states are focusing on rebuilding the regional security system and strengthening their leadership in addressing regional and international crises, Advisor to the Prime Minister an»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An increasing number of politicians and countries around the world are expressing regret over their decision to turn away from Russian energy resources, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. "Lately, we have indeed seen more and more politicians and countries saying»»»

April sees highest monthly trade value in Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade with Arabs Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade with Arab countries exceeded Dh87 billion in the first seven months of this year, according to an analysis of data released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The data showed t»»»

Growing up in the Emirates taught him to navigate setbacks, stay connected to his roots Dubai: Growing up in the UAE means being exposed to people whose languages, traditions, and experiences may be different from your own. For some, that diversity becomes part of everyday life from childhood, shap»»»

Arab Finance: Travel and tourism contributed $11.6 trillion to the global economy in 2025, equivalent to 9.8% of global gross domestic product (GDP), and supported 366 million jobs worldwide, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). However, the sector’s economic importance comes wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The View Hospital, (in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai), and Al Koot Insurance and Reinsurance have reaffirmed their insurance partnership, which began in 2023 when Al Koot became amongst the first insurance companies to sign with the hospital. The continued partnership gives Al Koot’s m»»»

Artificial intelligence no longer feels like a distant policy discussion. It is beginning to shape how companies hire, train, automate and reorganise work. The latest IMF message from Bangkok adds urgency to this trend: AI investment is supporting growth, but it is also likely to disrupt labour mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening professional standards in the legal sector through new regulations covering lawyers’ registration examinations, licensing requirements for non-Qatari practitioners and law firms’ websites, as part of efforts to enhance the quality of legal services, protect clien»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt has retained Africa’s top ranking for fixed internet speed for a fifth consecutive year and received Ookla’s Speedtest Award for the continent’s fastest fixed internet in the first half (H1) of 2026, according to a statement issued by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (N»»»

Financial services, healthcare, construction record growth despite economic challenges Dubai: Dubai’s economy reached Dh473 billion in the first six months of 2026, with strong growth in banking, insurance, healthcare and construction helping the emirate navigate global economic challenges. Accordi»»»

Saudi flight disruptions, security alerts and Iran war: Key developments for UAE residents UAE residents are keeping a close watch on the latest regional developments on Sunday, October 18, as updates emerge on flights, maritime security and diplomatic efforts across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia has repo»»»

Limoges, France: The town hall in the French city of Limoges was "largely lost" to a fire set by masked protesters on Saturday, the top regional official told AFP. "The roof has collapsed onto lower floors, except the west wing, and two-thirds of the exterior has already disappeared," the local pre»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Bahrain, where on Sunday he will take part in the ninth round of the strategic dialogue between Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a Sputnik correspondent has reported. On Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that foreign minist»»»

Ukraine requested access to the Starshield communications system to carry out strikes deep inside Russia, but it does not have such access now, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. "I know Ukraine wants access to Starshield, they do not have Starshield now. They've asked for access to it in orde»»»

Imran Khan defends his stay in India, denies protest involvement Bollywood actor Imran Khan has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a notice directing him to leave India by October 28, calling it “unconstitutional” and alleging an abuse of power. The 44-year-old actor, nephew»»»

Darlene Regis Doha is set for an evening of laughter as Laughtrip Qatar brings Filipino comedy star and Netflix sensation Alex Calleja and The Comedy Crew to the Al Masa Ballroom at Holiday Inn Doha on October 29. The show promises a night of stand-up comedy, exciting prizes and entertainment for t»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino Taekwondo master Dominique Pascual is taking his expertise to the next level after completing specialised training at Kukkiwon, the global centre of Taekwondo in Seoul, South Korea, with plans to bring his learning to students and fellow instructors in Qatar. Known as Master »»»

Pope Leo XIV was released from the hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery. Doctors removed part of the 71-year-old's right lung last week to extract a cancerous tumour.  Pope Leo XIV will leave the Rome hospital on Saturday, where he has been recovering from lung cancer surgery af»»»

IBL AL SAQI: From his shop in south Lebanon near the Israeli border, Mark Diab says life in his village will be turned upside down when a decades-long United Nations peacekeeping force pulls out next year. “UNIFIL isn’t just business, to us it’s family,” said Diab, 59, whose sister is among residen»»»

RIYADH: A Saudi National Guard reconnaissance helicopter crashed in Najran region in the Kingdom’s southwest, killing its two-man crew, the spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition said on Sunday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, official spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said an A»»»

Mass looting and clashes with police leave Paris streets in devastation Paris: France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" violence. The widesp»»»

By agreement of all parties represented in parliament, 24 December will become a non-working day. Tisza MP István Hantosi justified the bill with the words: “Christmas is one of the most important holidays of the year for all Hungarians.” He recalled that there had already been several attempts in »»»

Explore courses and get expert advice on admissions and scholarships at Edufair Abu Dhabi Choosing a university and finding the right course can raise plenty of questions for students and parents. Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi offers an opportunity to get answers directly from university representati»»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and several drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia, coalition officials said, after residents in Riyadh and the southern city of Khamis Mushayt received emergency alerts warning of hostile aerial threats. The Saudi-led C»»»

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance posted on X Saturday blaming immigration for violence during protests in France, while sharing a video showing the city hall in Limoges on fire. “Western liberals imported the third world into France and other countries in the name of diversity and compassion.»»»

Authorities probe deadly Gwalior truck crash that killed 12 devotees near temple At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after an out-of-control truck ran over devotees near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, in the early hours of Sunday. The accident occurred at arou»»»

A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary ​Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the post. Zacharia's credentials as an attorney had come under scrutiny and she admitted to not hav»»»

ATLANTA, Georgia – “No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at getting out the vote in the November 3 midte»»»

Prime rents slip, outer areas climb and studios lead demand as new supply floods the city Dubai: Tenants are leaving their homes for cheaper ones, while landlords in prime districts are cutting rents to hold on to them. Data shows that new leases have outnumbered renewals by 633 contracts in July a»»»

MAJD AL-KRUM, Israel: After boycotting Israeli parliamentary elections his entire life, 55-year-old Said Kabat will head to the polls for the first time on October 27. For him, the vote is existential — if a right-wing government is returned to power, he fears for the future of Israel’s Arab minori»»»

12 detained, including organisers; Modi announces aid as leaders mourn victims At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, eastern India, on Saturday evening, prompting an investigation and compensation announcements from the state and centr»»»

JERUSALEM: Three years after suffering their deadliest single attack, Israelis will deliver their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an October 27 election that could decide if the country moves definitively into hard-right nationalism. The trauma of October 7, 2023 remains raw»»»

Customers need affordable connections, fair competition and clarity on remaining approvals India’s satellite internet debate should be judged by what it delivers to customers: reliable connections, affordable prices and a fair choice of providers. The increasingly personal dispute between Elon Musk»»»

San Salvador: El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has clarified that potential early releases under his ongoing anti-gang crackdown will only apply to roughly 10,000 alleged collaborators, and not the actual gang members. Bukele on Tuesday unveiled a plan for early releases that he said "that would »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Lawm»»»

Brussels: Belgium, through its Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, on Saturday strongly condemned Israeli settlers' assault on Palestinians, the consul general, French and Polish diplomats, and Catholic representatives in the town of Al-Taybeh, in the occupied West Bank, noting that a French mayor was »»»

Tribune News Network Doha For 10-year-old Jassim Mohammed Al Mosallam, a student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), it all started with a story he wrote titled ‘Bisht Al Taer’. The story inspired him to become a real-life hero and make a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has named Abdulrahman Al-Hababi, a member of the Class of 2014, its Alumnus of the Year for 2026. Al-Hababi is the 11th alumnus to be recognised with the award. He joins previous winners Muna Al-»»»

The Qatar Amateur Radio Society, in collaboration with the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association, participated in the JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree on the Air - Jamboree on the Internet) event on Saturday.The society participated through a radio station established at its headquarters using the special event c»»»

Prime Minister of Moldova Vasile Tofan met with Ambassador of Qatar to Moldova HE Dr. Turki bin Abdullah Zaid Al Mahmoud. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two countries. (QNA)»»»

QNA Berlin The fourth Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair organised by the Arab Cultural House (Al Diwan) in Berlin, Germany, has attracted 110 Arab and foreign publishing houses and is set to run until Sunday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Qatar to Germany and Chairman of the Board»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Honduras in Qatar hosted the ninth Art, Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy (AFCD) exhibition, bringing together diplomats, artists and cultural representatives to celebrate art, heritage and international exchange. The event was attended by the host and Head of »»»