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»»»
Gadi Eisenkot unveils agenda to reverse Netanyahu’s policies
The bloc of Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot introduced a series of bills at the start of the legislative session that target Benjamin Netanyahu and his policies. They include launching an official government-led inquiry into the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, setting term limits o»»»
Eisenkot quickly targets Netanyahu's legacy in new Israeli parliament
Israeli ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot and his allies launched a legislative onslaught against caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy on Tuesday, as a new parliament convened in a heated first session.»»»
Haiti: 'We need to know the truth, but so far, it’s totally dark'
Jean-Marie Théodat, Director of the Department of Geography at University Paris, is our guest.»»»
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»»»
Violent clashes near the Sudanese border: At least 65 dead in western Ethiopia
Tom Canetti, our correspondant in Ethiopia, has more.»»»
Schools evacuated across Italy after bomb threats
Schools were evacuated across Italy on Wednesday following a series of hoax bomb threats, but Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said there was no "concrete danger". Similar hoax threats were reported in schools in Britain and Ireland, which reportedly prompted some evacuations in Scotland. Melo»»»
Tens of thousands attend Polish nationalist march days afer shootings
Tens of thousands of Polish nationalist sympathisers gathered in Warsaw Wednesday for an annual Independence Day March, just days after a deadly shooting spree in Krakow that shook the country. The event is held each November 11 to commemorate the ending in 1918 of 123 years of partition by Russia,»»»
General strike over housing brings out tens of thousands in Spain
Tens of thousands of protesters marched across Spain on Wednesday during a general strike over housing affordability and purchasing power just weeks before an early general election. Unions reported a significant response in some sectors in Spain's first nationwide 24-hour stoppage since 2012, but »»»
General strike over housing brings out hundreds of thousands in Spain
Millions of workers in Spain shut down businesses and public transport on Wednesday, as part of the country's first general strike in 14 years. Following a peaceful march in Barcelona over soaring rents and property prices, and the rising cost of living, protesters smashed storefronts, set off smal»»»
Tens of thousands attend Polish nationalist march days after shootings
Tens of thousands of Polish nationalist sympathisers gathered in Warsaw Wednesday for an annual Independence Day March, just days after a deadly shooting spree in Krakow that shook the country. The event is held each November 11 to commemorate the ending in 1918 of 123 years of partition by Russia,»»»
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»»»
Russian ambassador to US dies, foreign ministry says
MOSCOW: Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died aged 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said later on Telegram that Darchiev had died in Moscow from a chronic illness. Putin appointed Darchiev, a veter»»»
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»»»
Debris falls on Makkah region after Houthi missiles destroyed by Coalition
RIYADH: Fragments of two ballistic missiles that were destroyed over Makkah fell in the village of Sabouha, the Saudi Civil Defense said early on Thursday. Earlier, two drones launched by the Houthi militia were intercepted and destroyed in the Makkah and southern regions, the Coalition to Restore »»»
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»»»
UN calls for urgent entry of winter supplies into Gaza
Delays in Gaza winter supplies could lead to dire humanitarian consequences NEW YORK: UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has warned of the grave consequences of continued delays in delivering essential winter supplies to Gaza, according»»»
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»»»
Syria trials probe military hospitals’ role in detainee deaths
DAMASCUS: Trials of former forensic officials are examining allegations that military hospitals helped conceal detainees’ identities and falsify causes of death under Syria’s deposed regime, a senior transitional justice official said Wednesday. Radif Mustafa, director of the Accountability Departm»»»
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»»»
Poland celebrates Independence Day, highlights strong partnership with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Poland celebrated its National Independence Day on November 11, commemorating the restoration of its sovereignty in 1918 after 123 years of partition, with Ambassador of Poland to Qatar HE Tomasz Sadzinski highlighting the growing friendship and expanding partnership between Poland »»»
EAA and MSY announce 17th EMPOWER Youth Conference
Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth as the Official Partner, will co-host the 17th edition of the EMPOWER Youth Conference f»»»
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 »»»
Food security is a priority for national, global stability and peace, says Dr. Al Misnad
QNA Paris Food security is not merely a development priority, but a matter of national security, regional stability and global peace, Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has stressed. She saidthat the disruptions witnessed in the Strait of Hor»»»
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 Charity supports 54 households in Kenya with income-generating projects
Tribune News Network Doha With support from generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC), in cooperation with the Council of Humanitarian and Development Organisations in Kenya, has implemented income-generating projects involving the purchase and distribution of three-wheeled vehicles (rickshaws). The proj»»»
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»»»
LABOUR MINISTER MEETS NIGERIAN COUNTERPART
Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Minister of Labour and Employment of Nigeria Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi. The meeting discussed cooperation between the two countries in the labour sector. (QNA)»»»
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»»»
MCQ’s ‘Next in Arts’ winner gains global recognition
Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar is advancing Qatar’s emerging creative talent onto the international stage, with Yasamin Shaikhi, the inaugural winner of its “Next in Arts” programme, earning recognition at two leading design competitions: the Isola Design Awards 2026 and the Design Doha»»»
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»»»
Housing protests fill Barcelona and Madrid as Spain’s workers strike ahead of election
BARCELONA, Spain: Millions of Spanish workers shut down businesses and public transportation across the eurozone’s fourth largest economy on Wednesday before thousands took to the streets of major cities in a nationwide protest over soaring rents and real estate prices. Housing activists hope the m»»»
Minister of Justice meets Egyptian, Syrian counterparts
Algiers: HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi held separate meetings with HE Minister of Justice of the Arab Republic of Egypt Mahmoud Helmy El Sherif and HE Minister of Justice of the Syrian Arab Republic Mazhar Abdulrahm»»»
Sheikh Qassem: No Resistance Disarmament Under Occupation, Hezbollah Open to Talks After Israeli Withdrawal
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem called on the Lebanese authorities to withdraw from the framework agreement, saying they now had clear grounds to do so given that the Israeli occupation army had failed to implement any of its provisions for months. Speaking at Hezbollah’s “Loyalty” r»»»