Karachi temple’s Navratri Garba celebrations win hearts online
Video shows devotees performing Garba and praying at Karachi’s Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple A video showing Navratri celebrations at a Hindu temple in Karachi, Pakistan, has attracted attention on social media, with viewers expressing surprise and happiness at the festivities. The footage has also pro»»»
From climate-driven disasters to Rohingya refugee camps, solar kits help keep the lights on
ISLAMABAD: Every day, Mohammed Saber places a single rectangular solar panel on the roof of the bamboo-and-tarpaulin shack that he and his family have called home for years, the last stop on their journey after fleeing the Myanmar military’s brutal crackdown on the Rohingya in 2017. The panel is pa»»»
Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks sparked Aramco building fire
'Limited' Aramco building fire highlights escalating Saudi-Houthi tensions Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday (Oct. 14, 2026) that an attack on an Aramco building in the kingdom's east sparked a "limited fire" and that debris from intercepted Houthi missiles wounded four people in the capital Riyadh. I»»»
An asteroid could unlock the Solar System’s secrets
269 Justitia may carry a record of the outer Solar System and UAE is going to probe it Science is a shared record. It is built by many countries over many decades and it does not particularly care who contributed which page. It cares only whether the page is new. The harder question is where the mi»»»
Four injured by shrapnel after Houthi missiles shot down in Riyadh
RIYADH: Four people were injured by falling debris in Riyadh after air defenses knocked down Houthi missiles in the Saudi capital. Loud explosions were heard in Riyadh just before midnight on Tuesday as Saudi air defenses engaged hostile targets above the city. Shrapnel from two intercepted cruise »»»
Trump administration cuts refugees’ deadline to contest status termination, raising fears
MIAMI: The Trump administration is cutting the time refugees have to contest the termination of their status, a move critics say could put tens of thousands of people who fled persecution and wars in their home countries on a path to deportation. The new policy, which goes into effect Wednesday, re»»»
Follow the money: In the Sara Duterte impeachment saga, money is the ultimate brain candy
The ₱817-million question: Can a company name hide a public official’s wealth? Manila The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is full of legal words, objections and technical details. But few things cut through the elaborate legal arguments, procedures and debates quite like one simple»»»
Demonstrations backing France’s protesting students gather strength
PARIS, France: Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students demanding better conditions in a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term winds down. Some 161,500 people turned out in the rallies, according to the interio»»»
Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung operation
Prayers pour in as Pope Leo faces first surgery since taking office Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determi»»»
Father Amir strengthened state institutions and empowered Qatari people: HH Amir
QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani paid tribute to the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani for leading Qatar through a pivotal chapter in its history, laying the foundations for comprehensive development, strengthening state institutions and empowering the Q»»»
Amir’s opening address assesses Qatar’s situation, outlines priorities for next phase: Shura speaker
QNA Doha The address delivered by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the opening of the council’s second ordinary session of its second legislative term provided a clear assessment of the country’s circumstances and anticipated the needs and priorities of the next phase, amid »»»
QFFD, QRCS send more medical aid to Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha As part of their ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the people of Sudan, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) have delivered 10 truckloads of life-saving medications and other medical supplies to Sudan’s National Medical Supplies Fun»»»
‘Success is more meaningful when it benefits others’
For Rana Shakeel, an accomplished control systems engineer in the oil and gas sector, professional success goes beyond technical achievements. It also carries a responsibility to serve society and make a positive difference in people’s lives. Driven by values instilled during childhood, Shakeel has»»»
Al Khulaifi attends panel at Warsaw Security Forum
QNA Warsaw Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in a panel discussion entitled “Negotiating Peace in the Middle East: Lessons from the Frontlines of Diplomacy,” during the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland. The session a»»»
Qatar will emerge from crisis stronger, more resilient: Amir
QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the inauguration of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term, corresponding to the 55th annual session of the Shura Council, held at Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters o»»»
14 Syrians among crew of cargo ship sunk by drone strike off coast of Bulgaria
LONDON: Fourteen Syrians were among the crew of 16 aboard a cargo ship that sank off the coast of Bulgaria after a drone attack in the early hours of Tuesday, the Syrian Sailors’ Union said on Tuesday as the search for survivors continued. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged HS Dignity sank 15 nautical miles»»»
Flooded streets, damage in Libya as heavy rains paralyze capital
TRIPOLI: Heavy rains flooded the streets of Libyan capital Tripoli on Tuesday, submerging vehicles and killing a bank employee, according to his employer. The government ordered public services to launch urgent operations to drain the floodwater, while security forces announced the closure of the c»»»
14 Syrians aboard HS Dignity sunk in drone attack off Bulgaria
LONDON: Fourteen Syrians were among 16 crew members aboard a cargo ship that sank overnight after a drone attack off Bulgaria, the Syrian Sailors Union said on Tuesday, as rescuers searched for 11 missing sailors. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged HS Dignity sank 15 nautical miles east of the Bulgarian vil»»»
Saudi medical campaign in Nigeria to perform 108 heart surgeries and procedures
ABUJA: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched a voluntary medical campaign in Nigeria to perform 108 open-heart surgeries and cardiac catheterization procedures. The campaign, launched in the capital Abuja on Tuesday in collaboration with the Al-Balsam»»»
Former gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur murder
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted in books and interviews of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday. A former gang leader was sentenced to 40 yea»»»
Russia says delivered $320b worth of hydrocarbons to Europe since 2022
MOSCOW — Russia said on Monday that it had sold European countries more than $320 billion worth of hydrocarbons since 2022, despite sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine."For the period from 2022 to today, this figure amounts to $320.7 billion. This is the volume of energy resource deliveries t»»»
France's youth undergoing 'a crisis of hope'
Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students, boosting a movement that poses a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term in office winds down. Some 161,500 people turned out, according to the interior ministry -- more »»»
Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests gather strength
Tens of thousands of people rallied across France on Tuesday in support of protesting high school students, with unions putting turnout at 480,000, as anger over school conditions and alleged police violence fuels a growing movement challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government ahead of planne»»»
King Felipe VI says Ceuta is ‘inalienable’ part of Spain in landmark visit
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta on Tuesday for the first time in 14 years, with the monarch reaffirming Spain’s sovereignty over the North African enclaves claimed by Morocco. The landmark visit comes amid strained relations with Rabat and the aftermath of a mass migrant influx that »»»
Israeli forces detain 30 Palestinians in West Bank raids, while assaults by settlers continue
LONDON: Israeli forces detained 30 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. Meanwhile, several people were reportedly injured when Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian family near Nablus and olive harvesters near Tulkarem, sources said. The Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Off»»»
Coalition says it intercepted, destroyed 5 drones and 6 missiles targeting Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen destroyed three drones north of Riyadh on Tuesday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the spokesman for the coalition, confirmed on X the interception and destruction of the three drones. Ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis at Dhahran and Haradh w»»»
Europe...:French Student Protests Escalate as Clashes Erupt ...
By Staff, Agencies Clashes erupted in Paris between police and demonstrators demanding the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron, the prime minister, and the education minister, as security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds amid escalating student-led protests. The French»»»
Farage vows five-year UK asylum freeze and mass deportations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled a sweeping immigration crackdown plan that would suspend Britain’s asylum system for up to five years, deport tens of thousands of migrants and scrap key legal protections for asylum seekers. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Farage called illegal »»»
Police clash with Imran Khan supporters in northwestern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Police fired tear gas and live rounds at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday as clashes erupted over the suspension of his party’s provincial government, party officials said, an account the provincial administration rejected. The fed»»»
‘We’re in Saudi Arabia, don’t be afraid’: How children respond to warnings of danger
ALKHOBAR: When an emergency alert rang out on a mobile phone inside a house in Saudi Arabia, a young boy responded with a few words of reassurance: “We’re in Saudi Arabia, don’t be afraid.” The moment, captured in a video that circulated on social media on Tuesday, showed two children relaxing at h»»»
Syria says it has handed over 100,000 documents to chemical weapons watchdog
LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic has submitted more than 100,000 official documents to the international chemical weapons watchdog, Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani said on Tuesday. Speaking at a joint news conference in Damascus with Sabrina Dallafior, director-general of the Organization for th»»»
Qatar participates in 84th session of Executive Bureau of Arab Social Affairs Ministers
Cairo: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Social Development and Family, participated in the 84th session of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo. Qatar was represented at the meeting »»»
Norwegians will invest PLN 200 mln in anti-drone systems in Pomerania
Norwegian defense company Kongsberg plans to invest more than PLN 200 mln in a factory in Pomerania to produce counter-drone systems. The facility will employ 100 people and become part of Kongsberg’s global manufacturing network, serving Poland and future customers in Europe. Poland’s Defense Mini»»»
France in focus - Broken children: France confronts crisis of sexual violence against minors
In France, a new "comprehensive law" aims to strengthen preventative measures, the judicial process and support for child victims of sexual violence. Yet advocacy groups, lawyers, and healthcare professionals point out that the legislation has numerous shortcomings. We take a closer look in this ed»»»
France: Student anger rages as tear gas and fires hit Paris
Around 480,000 people took part in nationwide student demonstrations across France on Tuesday, according to student and school unions, up from the previous week’s mobilisation. In Paris, the demonstration ended with tear gas and fires, as tensions escalated. Claire Paccalin has the latest.»»»
Coalition says it ‘neutralized’ Houthi capabilities used to threaten Saudi Arabia, Yemen, southern Red Sea
RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen carried out an operation on Tuesday to neutralize capabilities used by the Houthis to threaten the Kingdom, Yemen, the southern Red Sea, and maritime corridors.The Houthis are using civilian objects and vital energy sources to sustain their war e»»»
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 cases
Kinshasa: The worst Ebola outbreak ever in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 9,000-case mark, with the number of deaths exceeding 4,000 since early October, health authorities said Tuesday. The DRC officially declared the 17th Ebola outbreak in its history in mid-May, but experts beli»»»
United Kingdom:Farage Unveils Five-Year Plan to Suspend UK A...
By Staff, Agencies Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled a sweeping immigration plan that would suspend Britain’s asylum system for up to five years, deport tens of thousands of migrants, and remove key legal protections for asylum seekers. Speaking Monday, Farage described illegal immigration»»»
Anti-Muslim rhetoric in UK shifting toward ‘terrorist intent,’ MI5 chief warns
LONDON: People in the UK who hold anti-Muslim beliefs are becoming more likely to consider staging terrorist attacks against migrant centers and asylum hotels, the head of MI5, the country’s counterintelligence and security agency, warned. In an annual threat update, Ken McCallum said the agency ha»»»
World Economic Forum appoints Sheikha Shamma key role
Appointment represents international recognition of Emirati leaders The World Economic Forum has appointed Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairperson of Frontier25, The Climate Tribe, Aurora50, Alliance for Global Sustainability (AGS), and Reset MENA, as the Executive Fellow of t»»»
Polish court to rule on custody of man suspected of plotting attack on PM
WARSAW: A Polish court will decide on Wednesday whether to keep in custody a man suspected of planning an attack on the prime minister and defense minister after improvised explosive materials were found in his apartment, prosecutors said. The 66-year-old man, identified only as Krzysztof N. under »»»
Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGE
WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear arguments in a watchdog’s lawsuit seeking public records about trillionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The high court is intervening for a second time in Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington’s case, which see»»»
What will Dubai look like in 2033? From AI-powered buildings to a Dh30 billion drainage mega-project, major changes are coming
Dubai's Dh30 billion Tasreef project will lift rainwater drainage capacity by 700% by 2033 Dubai: Dubai plans to construct 40 per cent of its new buildings using advanced, fully smart construction technologies by 2033, expand its green spaces to 187 square kilometres and plant 3.5 million trees by »»»
Foreign Minister in Afghan Caretaker Government meets Qatari Ambassador
Kabul: Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Caretaker Government of Afghanistan HE Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Afghanistan HE Dr. Mirdef bin Ali Al Qashouti. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan and ways to sup»»»
Syrian, Egyptian sailors missing after suspected Russian drones hit ships off Bulgaria
VARNA, Bulgaria: Suspected Russian drones struck two cargo ships off Bulgaria Tuesday, sinking one vessel and leaving 11 sailors missing in the latest spillover from the Ukraine war in the Black Sea. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador after drones struck a Ukrainia»»»
Macut meets with young Serbs from Croatia who are studying in Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut met on Tuesday with Serbian Orthodox Bishop Heruvim of Osijek-Polje and Baranja and a group of Serb students from Croatia who are studying at Serbian state universities free of charge thanks to the Serbia For Serbs From The Region scholarship programme. M»»»
Low pay and stress forcing Europe’s care workers to quit jobs, unions warn
Almost half of workers helping families care for children, older people, and people with disabilities, who provide vital domestic support in Europe, have considered quitting due to low pay and bad working conditions, a labour-union report found on Tuesday (13 October). The 2026 personal and househo»»»
Saudi Cabinet backs operations of coalition forces in Yemen, warns Houthis over attacks
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday commended the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen for its military operations against the Houthis, and warned that the group would face consequences for its repeated attacks on the Kingdom. The Council of Ministers also pledged to protect freedom of na»»»
Ethiopian troops enter town on border with Eritrea, stoking war fears
ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian government troops have advanced to a town on the border with Eritrea previously controlled by Tigrayan rebels, people in touch with residents said on Tuesday, as diplomats scrambled to avert war between the Horn of Africa neighbors. Witnesses and a conflict monitor said Eritr»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs participates in panel discussion at Warsaw Security Forum
Warsaw: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign HE Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in a panel discussion entitled "Negotiating Peace in the Middle East: Lessons from the Frontlines of Diplomacy," during the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland. The session »»»