Doha, Qatar: As children spend increasing amounts of time online, protecting them from the potential harms of digital technology is becoming a shared responsibility, one that begins at home. Through its research on children, families and digital wellbeing, Qatar Foundation is contributing evidence »»»

Doha, Qatar: The impact of a teacher is often remembered long after a lesson ends – in the confidence a student carries forward, a skill they once thought they could not master, or encouragement that stays with them through the years. On World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on October 5, Qatar »»»

24K gold trades at Dh498 a gram as weak US payrolls cool October Fed hike bets Dubai: Prices of the yellow metal are in a consolidation phase with spot gold trading at $4150 levels after its biggest weekly drop of 3.4 percent since June. Investors are assessing how softer US hiring and rising bond »»»

Flights are operating across UAE airports, but delays and cancellations remain Dubai: Several flights from Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport faced delays on Monday morning, while some UAE and international carriers cancelled services as regional geopolitical te»»»

Experience the future of driving with IM LS9's advanced REEV and ADAS systems IM LS9 - Beyond Comparison. Game Changed by a Game Changer. “IM LS9 is setting a new benchmark for luxury, comfort, technology and power in the UAE,” says Fayha Al Malla, Vice President of Smart Mobility International (SM»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The impact of a teacher is often remembered long after a lesson ends – in the confidence a student carries forward, the skill they once thought they could not master, or the encouragement that stays with them through the years. On World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually o»»»

Ship-to-ship manoeuvres bypass Strait of Hormuz amid heightened security risks High-resolution imagery captured by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Sentinel-2 satellite network on October 4, 2026, revealed an unprecedented surge in maritime energy manoeuvring. Orbiting optical sensors documented 1»»»

China’s next EV power play: Beijing targets solid-state battery scale by 2030 Elon Musk has scale, capital and a global EV brand. China has something harder to replicate: a vast, vertically integrated battery ecosystem now backed by a national plan to push all-solid-state batteries from the lab tow»»»

**Update since publishing: Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of US President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff on 25 October for the top job of Latin America’s powerhouse economy after neither won a majority in Sunday’s vote. On 4 Octobe»»»

The week will begin with pleasant, sunny, early-autumn weather, with daytime temperatures typically expected to reach 22–26 degrees Celsius, while temperatures will drop to between 1 and 7 degrees in the early morning hours. From Thursday, cloud cover will thicken and rain, showers, and possibly th»»»

TORU-AYGYR, Kyrgyzstan: The sun had barely risen, but diving volunteer Elizaveta Bodrova was already raring to plunge into the cold waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, where the ruins of a once-thriving city have lain submerged for centuries. Situated on an ancient trading route between China and Europe, lit»»»

Experience the future of driving with IM LS9's advanced REEV and ADAS systems IM LS9 - Beyond Comparison. Game Changed by a Game Changer. “IM LS9 is setting a new benchmark for luxury, comfort, technology and power in the UAE,” says Fayha Al Malla, Vice President of Smart Mobility International (SM»»»

Iran link, arrests and what we know about the security probe US bombers have been relocated from RAF Fairford, the UK airbase used by the US military for operations involving Iran, amid an ongoing security investigation near the base. The Pentagon confirmed that all US B-1 bombers deployed to RAF F»»»

Women and youth shaping the Nobel Prize narrative over the decades Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals and organisations for work leading to great advances for humanity, in line with the wishes of the prizes' founder, inventor Alfred Nobel. The 2026 winners will be announc»»»

BRUSSELS: EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic will head to Beijing on Thursday for two days of make-or-break meetings with Chinese officials to try to stave off a trade war. The European Union has toughened its stance toward Beijing to defend businesses against what it believes is unfair competition in c»»»

Hormone research for weight-loss drugs leads Nobel medicine prize predictions Research into hormones that regulate appetite is on everybody's lips for the Nobel medicine prize, to be announced on Monday when the 2026 Nobel season kicks off. The winners of the six Nobel prizes for medicine, physics,»»»

On World Teachers’ Day, learn what it will cover and when further details will be out Dubai: Dubai is developing a dedicated well-being strategy for its educators, the emirate's education regulator has announced, in a development that comes as educators globally mark World Teachers' Day today, Octo»»»

Brent crude surpasses $103 amid Middle East supply concerns Oil prices showed mixed movements in early Tokyo trading on Monday, October 5, with Brent crude and Murban rising while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and natural gas edged lower, according to Trading Economics taken at 8:37 am Tokyo time. »»»

Brent crude surpasses $103 amid Middle East supply concerns Oil prices showed mixed movements in early Tokyo trading on Monday, October 5, with Brent crude and Murban rising while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and natural gas edged lower, according to a screenshot from OilPrice.com taken at 8:37 am»»»

VLCC freight rates hit record highs, reshaping Middle East oil shipping Rates for very large crude carriers, or VLCCs, have surged to an unprecedented $1.3 million per day, according to Poten data The figure is roughly 43 times the level recorded in early January, when the benchmark Middle East Gul»»»

LAKKI MARWAT, Pakistan: A march protesting the imprisonment of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan kicked off Sunday in the country’s northwest after talks to avoid the demonstration stalled. Authorities have been preparing for weeks for the possible arrival of demonstrators in Islamabad, wi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched “It’s Time”campaign in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, promote early detection, and encourage healthy lifestyles that can help reduce breast cancer risk f»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) concludedat the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) on Saturday, following a six-day run that welcomed more than 34,000 visitors.Organised by Qatar Tourism, brought by Visit Qatar and officially sp»»»

The largest scouting gathering was held to mark the second anniversary of the Supreme martyr of the nation, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, and his successor martyr, Hashem Safieddine, Master of the Martyrs of the Nation, bringing together a large crowd under the banner of Imam Al-Mahdi in the Ashura court»»»

DOHA: The 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) concluded at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), following a six-day run that welcomed more than 34,000 visitors. Organised by Qatar Tourism, brought you by Visit Qatar and officially sponsored by QNB Group, this»»»

NAGOYA: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani invited Asian youth to meet again in Doha in four years, when Qatar hosts the 21st Asian Games in 2030, emphasizing that passing the Asian Games from Japan to Qatar embodies the extension of the Games' mission»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) concluded at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), following a six-day run that welcomed more than 34,000 visitors. Organised by Qatar Tourism, brought you by Visit Qatar and officially sponsored by QNB Grou»»»

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has reiterated her "complete confidence" in National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, accused by investigative news outlet Mediapart of making anti-Semitic comments in 2013. But some analysts say the frontrunner in the Élysée Palace race »»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday marked by renewed Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, including the latest drone attack on a bridge spanning the Dnipro River. Ukraine and»»»

Share: Photo illustration -Human intelligence provides the purpose, judgment and responsibility. Artificial intelligence expands what humanity can achieve. An experimental Mayo Clinic system detected warning signs on apparently normal scans months—and sometimes years—before diagnosis, opening a pro»»»

In the debate about how best to regulate artificial intelligence, what about its role in development and aid? Warnings about the potential for exacerbating inequality are rife – but the World Bank argues that the technology could be harnessed for good. Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Ch»»»

Indian expat devotees and priests sing bhajans, offer puja for pilot undergoing treatment Abu Dhabi: Songs of devotion filled the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi as priests and devotees came together to pray for Captain Smit Machchhar, the flydubai pilot hailed as a hero for his courage during a coc»»»

Palestinians and activists report an increased use of drones in the occupied West Bank, particularly by the army and settlers, to whom the government supplies the drones directly. The drones are used to intimidate, monitor, demolish and make daily life unbearable. Four men strike a pose, each holdi»»»

LONDON: A UK immigration court has overturned government decisions preventing two Palestinian families in Gaza from joining their husbands and fathers in Britain, ruling that the Home Office acted unlawfully in applying its policy on biometric checks. The immigration court known as the upper tribun»»»

The security incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 on 30 September is still under investigation, and that fact should discipline every serious discussion of it. UAE authorities have confirmed that the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a security incident, was diverted and landed safely at »»»

NEW DELHI: When they lock their gates to the outside world every Sunday, residents of Mawlynnong get to enjoy a mandatory day of rest from overwhelming crowds, remembering how life used to be before they shot to fame as India’s cleanest village. Located in India’s mountainous state of Meghalaya, ne»»»

Students must learn to work with AI with critical thinking, curiosity, human skills Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the skills students need across almost every field, but educators say the answer is not just about learning how to use the latest AI tools. Students also need to know »»»

Jakarta: Two critically endangered Sumatran rhinos have fallen pregnant at an Indonesian sanctuary, boosting hopes for the survival of one of the world's rarest and most threatened mammals, the government said on Sunday. Ratu, a female Sumatran rhino at the Way Kambas National Park on Sumatra islan»»»

Nationwide support for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU alliance has collapsed to a historic low following a series of defeats in regional elections, a new poll suggests. The bloc’s popular backing stood at just 18%, its worst in German postwar history, according to a survey conducted by »»»

Tennessee’s prisons chief will step down following a failed attempt to execute death row inmate Christa Pike, Governor Bill Lee said on Saturday. Pike, who was sentenced to death in 1996 for the 1995 torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, remains unconscious and on a ventilator after su»»»

Latvian ​Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs was set to retain power and form a coalition after his centrist United List won parliamentary elections on Sunday, the biggest in the country's post-independence history. While the result is expected to reinforce the Baltic country’s pro-European and pro»»»

UAE's asteroid probe ready for 5 billion-km journey to explore seven celestial bodies His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, witnessed the unveiling of»»»

RIYADH: The central banks of the UAE and Syria signed a memorandum of understanding on financial and technical cooperation, as the two countries seek to strengthen banking ties and exchange regulatory expertise. The agreement was signed by Khaled Mohamed Balama, governor of the Central Bank of the »»»

Criminal probe reopened as university faces questions over handling of 2024 case Dubai: Cornell University’s president has called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house “deeply disturbing” and pledged greater transparency as new questions emerge over evidence gathered in the 2024 »»»

Qatar’s climate has a direct influence on the way homes are maintained throughout the year. From dusty conditions and strong summer heat to periods of higher humidity, the environment can affect how quickly dust accumulates and how frequently different areas of a home require attention. For homeown»»»

Bulgaria is entering a situation in which people will spend their entire lives paying only interest and loans, GERB leader Boyko Borissov told reporters in Ruse Region on Sunday, commenting on the current Government’s raising of new public debt. He met with party activists near the village of Mechk»»»

Thrill rides, concerts, and culinary delights await at Dubai's Global Village Mark your calendars — Dubai’s favourite seasonal outing is back. Global Village Season 31 opens on October 14, bringing more than 90 cultures together through international food, shopping, live entertainment, cultural exp»»»

Dubai's selection as host was announced at the Concordia Annual Summit in New York Dubai will host the Concordia Horizon Summit in May 2027, the first time the event has been held in the Middle East. The summit will bring together government leaders, business executives and other decision makers un»»»

Riga, Oct. 4 (SANA) Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is expected to remain in office and form a pro-Ukraine coalition after his centrist United List emerged as the largest force in Saturday’s parliamentary election, Reuters reported. With 97 percent of votes counted, the United List had secur»»»

Javier Milei is an unlikely champion of Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands. An admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (who fought and won a war against Argentina) and an international ally of Israel (which is working with the British on a nearby oilfield), the libertarian»»»