Imran Khan challenges deportation as Aamir Khan visits MNS chief Raj Thackeray Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's visit to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has come under the spotlight, and the timing is hard to ignore. The actor-filmmaker reportedly met the politician at his Mumb»»»

Surgeons remove magnets through endoscopy, a limited incision without opening intestines Dubai: A team of Egyptian paediatric surgeons has saved a 13-year-old girl who swallowed 14 small magnets, causing symptoms of intestinal obstruction, in a delicate procedure that avoided the need to cut open h»»»

By Staff, Agencies France will introduce localized curfews as the unrest over rising living costs and deteriorating public services has escalated into widespread violence and destruction, leaving the authorities struggling to restore order. The unrest escalated over the weekend, with nearly 2,400 p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to bring the Microsoft for Startups programme to QSTP’s startup community, giving eligible founders access to Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies, technical expert»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (Thani Humanitarian), in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Social Services Department, has provided 617 items of clothing, footwear and personal care essentials to support patients during their hospital stays. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Week 2026 brought VCUarts Qatar’s creative research, international exhibitions and new academic ambitions to its home campus in Richmond Virginia, connecting university leaders, faculty, students and alumni across Virginia Commonwealth University’s two art and design campuses. Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The latest instalment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Grand Rounds series addressed the role of lung cancer screening and robotic bronchoscopy in the early diagnosis of the disease. The presentation, delivered virtually by Dr. Muhammad Sajawal Ali, attending interventional pulmonolog»»»

Philip Morris International (PMI) contributed nearly €343 billion to the EU economy between 2021 and 2025. This contribution included €22.3 billion in spending with European suppliers, €27.4 billion invested across its European operations, and €39.5 billion in exports. In 2025, PMI’s European value»»»

About 76% oppose starting separation process amid Trump's trade war and annexation threats Edmonton: Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Minister of Justice and Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus H E Costas Fitiris and the accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum currently held in Doha. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will showcase an eclectic selection of international films, documentaries and immersive cinema experiences, highlighting compelling human stories and pressing global issues from November 19 to 27. The Gala and Special Screenings programme brings together a»»»

Doha: Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Mohsin Raza Naqvi affirmed that the State of Qatar plays an important role in diplomatic efforts to achieve peace, noting that Qatar has chosen to pursue dialogue while others have opted to side with particular»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has highlighted Al-Fawa’id al-Jisam ‘ala Qawa’id Ibn ‘Abd al-Salam, a scholarly work bringing together the legal insights and commentaries of two prominent Islamic scholars, Sultan of Scholars Imam Izz al-Din ibn Abd al-Salam and Siraj al-Din a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic are prepared to defend the country “under any circumstances.” Abdollahi made the remarks during a ceremony honoring martyred Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh a»»»

UAE expat shoppers might be in for a sweet treat as prices remain lower than Dh500 for 24k Dubai: Gold prices continue to decline as expensive crude prices have once again stoked inflation fears which could leave the Federal Reserve questioning whether it will pause a hike in its next rate move. Go»»»

London, Oct. 20 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Tuesday as markets assessed a U.S. move to suspend certain sanctions and tariffs linked to Russian energy exports, while attacks involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen kept concerns over potential disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supplies in focus. Brent crude f»»»

A refreshing stroll: Al Khalidiya's cooled track redefines outdoor leisure Abu Dhabi: The walkway at Al Khalidiya Park has walls and a roof, and still it does not feel like being indoors. Look out and the park is right there: lawns, trees and play areas in plain view, nothing between you and the ga»»»

Doha, Qatar: CNN will host the first Middle East edition of its Global Perspectives event series in Doha on October 29, bringing together international leaders, business executives, innovators and cultural figures to discuss the forces shaping the world. Held under the theme “The Invisible World”, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) will host the Gulf Universities Championship (GUC) for the first time in the country from October 29 to 31, 2026. During a press conference held yesterday at the University’s campus, officials noted that around 350 student-athlet»»»

Doha, Qatar: The strong and enduring friendship between Qatar and the Republic of Korea is rooted in decades of cooperation, shared achievements, and a commitment to supporting each other, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar H E Hong Jeepio said during his remarks at the Korean National Da»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari men and women have until today (Tuesday, October 20) to register for the Quran Categories branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, with the organising committee urging citizens to complete their registration before the deadline. Chairman of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the state visit by French President H E Emmanuel Macron to the State of Qatar on October 20-21 marks a significant milestone in the history of the strategic relations between the tw»»»

Global tensions amid Iran conflict stalemate: Oil tops $100 and Russia, China back Tehran The US-Israel war with Iran is entering an uneasy lull nearly eight months after it began, with major combat operations paused but diplomatic efforts stalled. Escalation plans, however, are circulating. Tensio»»»

Apu returns to The Simpsons, but does a new voice fix old stereotypes? Dubai: When Priyanka Chopra said on the glossy American talk show The View that Apu from The Simpsons was “the bane of my life growing up”, I knew exactly what she meant. I've been asked whether I have an elephant at home and wh»»»

Istanbul: QatarDebate Center, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Boğaziçi University in Turkiye. This partnership aims to foster collaboration in the fields of debating, training, and academic exchange, »»»

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has ratified Cabinet Decision No. (34) of 2026 concerning the organisation of selected administrative units within the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the definition of their mandates. The decision includes the establis»»»

Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran on Tuesday, according to ‌a Pakistani official ‌and Iranian ‌media. Pakistan has played a key mediating role between the US and Iran this year. The scheduled visit ‌follows ‌earlier talks ‌between Munir ‌and Iranian leaders in th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will soon announce a new defence partnership with regional allies and a defence hub in the country, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani said at the Global Security Forum. Speaking in the open»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched a new Continuous Learning Policy to promote continuous education and training, enhance the quality of training programmes and help Qatar’s workforce adapt to changing labour market needs. The policy, launched through t»»»

LUBBAN AL-SHARQIYA: Extreme speech has surged under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘s far-right government and can be heard at the highest levels ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 elections. With just days before the vote, Israeli think tank OFEK shared a spreadsheet with The Associated Press li»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump stressed that it is high time Ukraine found itself a new representative to negotiate peace with Russia, adding that Vladimir Zelensky “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” He also stated that he was ready to discuss a resolution to the conflict with Ru»»»

The White House has not agreed on a transfer of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems by a third country, The Washington Post reported, citing sources. The US administration has also decided not to transfer Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, according to The Washington Post. US Secreta»»»

Following a meeting in Oslo with Kiev, EU and NATO representatives, US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff hopes to present to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia ideas developed in consultation with Ukraine and Europe, Axios reported citing an unnamed US official. Witkoff is set to mee»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the occupation and de facto annexation of around 60% of the Gaza Strip, saying the Palestinian territory should be brought under “Israeli” control and “become our land.” Smotrich further called for the annexation of Leban»»»

Flagship FII conference was scheduled for October 26–29 in Riyadh Dubai: Saudi Arabia has postponed its flagship Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29, until 2027, organisers confirmed on Monday, as escalating regional attacks disrupt»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that the “interventionist and divisive policies” of Washington have fueled regional tensions, warning that the presence of American military bases in regional countries contributes to instability and insecurity. Pezeshkian made the re»»»

Rain chances continue through Thursday with winds reach 60km/h today Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rain on Tuesday, as strong winds reaching 60km/h sweep across mountainous areas, raising dust and potentially reducing visibility, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In »»»

President Donald Trump has threatened to pull the United States out of Europe entirely, citing the ongoing violent protests in France as his primary justification. "If they don't soon find their way, we will have no choice but to leave. To leave. We will have no choice. It's a very serious situatio»»»

Ukrainian ⁠Foreign Minister ​Andrii Sybiha said on ​Monday that a summit between Russia, China ​and the ‌US would ⁠encourage President Vladimir Putin ‌to prolong the war. The ​Wall Street Journal reported that Putin had proposed a ​summit next month ​with US ​President Donald Trump and Chinese Pres»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the US on Monday of holding up deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for by European allies, as tensions with President Donald Trump’s administration deepened over military aid and intelligence sharing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Z»»»

Torrential rain battered eastern Spain on Monday, killing at least four people in recent days as floodwaters swept away cars, submerged roads and stranded residents. Emergency crews carried out more than 400 rescues in Valencia, where rainfall reached 700 litres per square metre in 24 hours in some»»»

Philippines, exporting $50B worth of electronics, could faces talent crunch for high-tech Manila: The Philippines seeks to woo Apple, Nvidia, TSMC, Broadcom, Samsung and AMD in its own planned version of "Silicon Valley", in Tarlac, about an hour by car north of Manila. Now, the Asian nation faces »»»

Representatives of the French business community gather for a crisis meeting with the government following widespread looting during the weekend's protests. Meanwhile, the country's tourism sector fears a drop in winter holiday bookings, and bond and currency traders sell off French debt and the eu»»»

As thousands of shop owners are reeling from the weekend violence and looting, listings of apparently stolen items have been popping up online.  The government asked major second-hand marketplaces such as Vinted, eBay and Amazon to crack down on suspicious adverts. »»»

The Prime Minister presented next year's budget as the budget for the reconstruction of Hungary, announcing that from 2027 the government will reduce income tax on the minimum wage to nine percent and double the family allowance. He announced that personal income tax will decrease for those earning»»»

The prime minister did not disclose the cost of the budget during his more than two-hour speech, the parliamentary group leader of Mi Hazánk stated in the National Assembly on Monday, responding to Magyar Péter's address on the 2027 budget delivered before the start of the agenda. László Toroczkai »»»

Fidesz-KDNP was outvoted in the Budapest City Assembly in its attempt to put the scandal surrounding the Capital Development Council (FKT) on the agenda. The Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary group had requested the extraordinary session of the City Assembly after the FKT concluded several agreements betwe»»»

Completed in 7.5 months, the upgrade includes 53 roads, new parks and improved drainage. Sharjah: Sharjah has rolled out dedicated motorcycle parking in Al Yarmook for the first time, alongside 4,160 paid parking spaces, 53 roads and new recreational facilities as part of a major infrastructure upg»»»

Congestion hits Abu Hail, Al Quoz and JVC, while Emirates Road remains largely clear Dubai: Motorists face heavy traffic on several major Dubai roads on Tuesday morning, with congestion around Abu Hail, Muhaisnah, Al Quoz, and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), according to Google Maps. Slow-moving tra»»»