Fog alert in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, NCM urge caution amid low visibility
Dubai: Motorists driving on Abu Dhabi and Dubai roads should be extra cautious today. The Met Office has warned that dense fog is expected in some areas till 9am. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued red and yellow weather alerts indicating low visibility in these areas. This morning, de»»»
Australian prisoner sues for his 'human right' to eat Vegemite
MELBOURNE, Australia: A prisoner is challenging an Australian state’s ban on inmates eating Vegemite, claiming in a lawsuit that withholding the polarising yeast-based spread breaches his human right to “enjoy his culture as an Australian.” Andre McKechnie, 54, serving a life sentence for murder, t»»»
Trump says designating Saudi Arabia major non-NATO ally
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, as he hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a gala dinner at the White House. "Tonight, I'm pleased to announce that we're taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally desig»»»
A global treaty for a digital age: Why the world needs united cyber defences
The current wave of technological advancement has created extraordinary opportunities for development, human well-being, innovation, and creativity — yet it has also brought significant safety challenges. The rise of transnational cybercrime has made it possible for organised criminal groups to thr»»»
After sudden death of Indian doctor in Abu Dhabi, her unpublished book ‘How Many More Days’ reaches readers
More than three months after the sudden demise of socially active Indian dentist and writer Dr Dhanalakshmi in Abu Dhabi, her family has published a book she left behind before her death. Dr Dhanalakshmi, who served at Lifecare Hospital in Musaffah, was a well-known figure among Indian expats and a»»»
Saudi crown prince gets warm embrace from Trump, US business
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump feted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. Trump has tightened his embrace of the 40-year-old crown prince he views as an indispensable player in shaping the Middle East in the decades to come. The two leaders have unveiled billions of dollars in dea»»»
President of Republic receives initial report on urgent environmental solutions for Gabes
Tunis, Nov. 19 (TAP) - President Kais Saied chaired on Tuesday at Carthage Palace, the meeting of the committee he assigned to find urgent solutions to the environmental situation in the city of Gabes. The committee is composed of: Ali Ben Hammoud,...»»»
Rise of the robots: The promise of physical AI
A pair of swivelling, human-like robotic arms, built for physical artificial intelligence research, mirror the motions of an operator in a VR headset twirling his hands like a magician. With enough practice, arms like these can complete everyday tasks alone, claims Tokyo company Enactic, which is d»»»
170 homes damaged by Japan fire that spread 'in the blink of an eye'
Tokyo: Firefighters were battling an out-of-control fire Wednesday morning that has burned through a neighbourhood in southwestern Japan and forced more than 170 people to evacuate. At least 170 homes have been damaged and a man in his 70s was unaccounted for, Japan's Fire and Disaster Management A»»»
300GB+ of data: What are the 'Epstein Files'?
The "Epstein Files," sealed for years and the object of frenzied speculation, are one step closer to being released to the public. Both the US House of Representatives and Senate moved Tuesday to order the release of government files related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Ep»»»
Epstein saga reveals Republican rifts - and the power of Trump's base
After Congress voted to force the justice department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein, the legislation will now move to President Donald Trump's desk. And if Trump does sign it into law as expected, it will mark the final action in what has been a remarkable and abrupt change in his position»»»
‘Early Christmas gift’: Filipina expat in UAE wins Dh100,000 in UAE Lottery
Christmas has come early for Josephine Aldave Orina – a long-time Filipina expat in the UAE whose quiet resilience finally met a stroke of luck. After 16 years of building a life in the Emirates, Josephine never imagined that a simple decision to try her luck would bring her a Dh100,000 win in the »»»
The only 'no' vote on releasing Epstein files
Nearly every Republican in the US House of Representatives voted on a bill to compel the release of documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The lone "nay" came from the Republican lawmaker from Louisiana, Clay Higgins, who defied his party saying his vote was a principled "NO". "W»»»
On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet
Out on the western Baltic, a coastguard officer radios a nearby, sanctioned oil tanker. "Swedish Coastguard calling… Do you consent to answer a few questions for us? Over." Through heavy static, barely audible answers crackle over from a crew member, who gradually lists the ship's insurance details»»»
Why 3I/ATLAS holds the world’s attention: NASA’s stunning reveal today
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is set to reveal new and detailed imagery of the rare, spectacular interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (also known as C/2025 N1) during a live event on Wednesday, November 19, at 3 pm EST (12 midnight on November 20, 2025 in the UAE). 3I/ATLAS is »»»
NTSB investigation blames faulty wiring for Baltimore bridge disaster - UPI.com
1 of 3 | An NTSB investigation published Tuesday determined that faulty wiring on a container ship caused it to collide with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. File Photo by Julia Nikhinson/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The National Transportation Safety Board announced Tuesday that an incorrectl»»»
Why India's poorest state continues to struggle with illegal alcohol sales
Nine years after imposing a statewide alcohol ban to curb addiction, domestic violence, and financial ruin among its poorest families, Bihar - India's poorest state - still struggles to gauge the policy's effectiveness. The gaps in implementation became glaring as the BBC shadowed Bihar officials i»»»
Congress passes bill to release Epstein files, sending to Trump's desk
Both chambers of Congress agreed to order the US justice department to release its files on sex offender financier Jeffrey Epstein. The House of Representatives overwhelming approved the measure in a 427-1 vote and the Senate unanimously fast-tracked the measure without a formal vote. The moves com»»»
Judge rules Meta can keep WhatsApp, Instagram in antitrust trial - UPI.com
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg welcomed Tuesday's federal court ruling that the social media giant has not maintained a monopoly of social media networking, as claimed by the Federal Trade Commission. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Facebook owner Meta c»»»
US, Saudis approve nuclear deal, F-35 jets sale: White House
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed agreements on civil nuclear energy and the sale of cutting-edge US F-35 warplanes during a visit Tuesday by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the White House said. The two countries ratified a "joint declaration" on civil nuclear energy that "builds the leg»»»
China's Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter captures rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
BEIJING: China’s Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter has captured images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during its close approach to the Red Planet, contributing to global scientific efforts to study the rare interstellar interloper. 3I/ATLAS is only the third object confirmed to have entered the solar syst»»»
13 killed in airstrike on Ain al-Helweh, Israel says hit 'Hamas compound'
Lebanon said an Israeli strike on Tuesday night on a crowded Palestinian refugee camp in the country's south killed at least 13 people, as Israel said it struck a Hamas compound. The militant group denied it had military installations in Palestinian camps in Lebanon and called Israel's claims "lies»»»
How the viral Baby Shark video created a $400m business
When Kim Min-seok gave the go-ahead in June 2016 to publish a 90-second clip of a children's song, he had no idea what he was unleashing. It became a global phenomenon, clocking up more than 16 billion views - YouTube's most watched video ever. That song was the incredibly catchy Baby Shark. Not on»»»
Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death
Hewlett Packard (HP) is seeking $1.7bn (£1.3bn) from the estate of Mike Lynch - who died last year when his yacht sank - over HP's acquisition of his firm Autonomy, the tech giant's lawyers have told the High Court. HP, now known as Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE), bought Mr Lynch's tech firm Auto»»»
Saudi crown prince gets warm embrace from Trump, US business
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump feted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. Trump has tightened his embrace of the 40-year-old crown prince he views as an indispensable player in shaping the Middle East in the decades to come. The two leaders have unveiled billions of dollars in dea»»»
US Senate approves bill to release Epstein files
The US Senate on Tuesday approved a House-passed bill ordering the release of federal files on Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier whose extensive alleged sex trafficking network fuelled one of the country's most incendiary scandals. The upper chamber of Congress agreed by unanimous consent — »»»
Visa-free entry for Chinese citizens to start ‘very soon’ – Putin
Russia will introduce visa-free travel for Chinese citizens in the very near future, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. The measure will mirror Beijing’s recent decision to grant the same privilege to Russian nationals. The Russian leader made the announcement during talks in Moscow with Chi»»»
Federal judges strike down Texas redistricting backed by Trump - UPI.com
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a redistricting plan approved by Texas state lawmakers earlier this year. File photo Jurode/Wikimedia Commons Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A federal court ordered Texas on Tuesday to throw out its redrawn Republican-friendly congressional maps for the 2026 election after »»»
Al-Wazir opens EGP 1bn expansion at Beyti, launches Egypt’s 1st UHT milk line in PET Bottles
Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir continued on Tuesday his nationwide inspection of strategic industrial projects, focusing this week on major food-production facilities in Nubaria and Sadat City. His tour began at Beyti Food Indu»»»
Health minister warns Africa faces ‘critical moment’ as development aid plunges
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar warned on Tuesday that Africa is approaching a critical juncture as development aid declines sharply and debt burdens rise, urging greater domestic investment in health and broader partnerships to secure the continent’s health sovereignty. Speaking via v»»»
Corruption Scandal Won’t Push EU Away from Zelensky - Medvedchuk
The European Union continues to support Volodymyr Zelensky despite the corruption scandal in Kiev because they view him as “one of their own,” Viktor Medvedchuk, chairman of the Other Ukraine movement, told Sputnik. “Right now they are acting like: ‘Zelensky is a son of a bitch, but he’s our son of»»»
Friendship and… Clear Strategy
For the first time in the history of friendship between the two countries, Albania and Italy held a joint meeting of their two governments last week, during which they signed 16 cooperation agreements: a strategic partnership agreement and 15 additional agreements in several key areas, such as defe»»»
NYPD officer who allegedly posed as ICE agent pleads not guilty - UPI.com
Atickul Islam, a NYPD sergeant, was arraigned Tuesday in Manhattan and pleaded not guilty to a charge of impersonating a federal agent. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A New York City police officer who allegedly posed illegally as an ICE officer was indicted and r»»»
ASEAN Food Festival 2025 showcases regional cuisines
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The ASEAN Food Festival for 2025 officially began on Sunday at the Hotel Marriott Marquis, City Center Doha. The event is a joint project of the embassies of the Philippines and Vietnam. The festival will run until November 22. The opening ceremony was attended by the ambassado»»»
US House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files
The US House of Representatives has taken a significant step by overwhelmingly passing a bipartisan bill to compel the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed with a vote of 427-1, with only GOP Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisian»»»
Mosanada Facility Management Services “Mosanada” shareholders approve application for the Company’s conversion into a Qatari public shareholding company
Doha, Qatar, 18 November 2025 – Mosanada Facility Management Services (“Mosanada” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the conclusion of its Constitutive General Assembly held on the 17th of November 2025, during which shareholders approved the Company’s application for conversion from a Qatari»»»
Doha views SCO as key partner for regional stability, progress: PM
QNA Moscow Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the 24th session of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in the Russian capital, Moscow, on Tuesday. In Qatar’s address»»»
Qatar athletes win bronze medals in fencing and wrestling at Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025
Tribune News Network Riyadh Khalid Al Yafei secured the bronze medal in the men’s foil event in fencing, while wrestler Shaheen Mohammad clinched bronze in the 77kg weight category to boost Qatar’s medal tally at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh on Tuesday. The two medals lifted Qatar’s t»»»
AL MISNAD MEETSWDB PRESIDENT
Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with President of the Women’s Development Business (WDB) Zanele Mbeki in Johannesburg on Tuesday. They discussed bilateral cooperation and the means to enhance them. (QNA)»»»
AL MURAIKHI BIDS FAREWELL TO AMBASSADOR OF HONDURAS
AL MURAIKHI BIDS FAREWELL TO AMBASSADOR OF HONDURAS Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Tuesday met with Ambassador of Honduras to Qatar HE Blanca I. Zablah Bendeck on the occasion of the end of her tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the am»»»
MoPH celebrates WAAW 2025
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with health sectors, is celebrating World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025 from November 18 to 24 under the global theme “Act Now: Preserve Our Present, Secure Our Future.” The annual awareness campaign emphasi»»»
State Minister for Interior Affairs attends opening of Milipol Paris 2025
QNA Paris Representing Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani attended the opening of Milipol Paris 2025 in the French »»»
3rd edition of WCM-Q alumni-run primary care conference set for December
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will host its third alumni-run primary care conference on December 5 and 6, 2025. Coordinated by the Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at WCM-Q, the two-day event will feature WCM-Q-trained physicians presenting the »»»
Art educator Mala Waseem showcases her captivating creations at Katara
Acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and art educator Mala Waseem continues to captivate audiences with her evocative and culturally rich creations. Her latest contribution to the ‘Workshop Colours Exhibition, Second Edition’, curated by the Qatar Fine Arts Association at Building 13, Katara Cultural»»»
Top officials visit Qatar’s national readiness exercise ‘Watan 2025’
QNA Doha Qatar’s national emergency-readiness exercise Watan 2025 received high-level attention on Tuesday as Attorney-General HE Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi and UN Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security Gilles Michaud visited the National Command Center (NCC) to review the ongoin»»»
TNG students shine with ‘Top in the World’ and ‘Top in Qatar’ titles in Cambridge International Examinations
The Next Generation (TNG) School is celebrating an extraordinary milestone as its students earned ‘Top in the World’ and ‘Top in Qatar’ distinctions in the June 2025 Cambridge International Examinations. The achievers who brought this honour to TNG are: Areeba Naeem – Top in the World – Islamiyat (»»»
HUAWEI Service Giving Season 2025 Kicks OffFor Every Bit of Trust and Companionship
In a world where technology evolves every day, outstanding products mark the beginning of a brand, while excellent service builds lasting relationships with customers. The 2025 HUAWEI Service Giving Season is set to start at November 1, 2025 and run until January 15, 2026. During this season, Huawe»»»
EAA showcases global solutions for youth skills and climate-resilient employment at COP30 discussions
Tribune News Network Belém, Brazil The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), successfully concluded a high-level panel discussion titled ‘Empowering Youth: Bridging Skills, Employment and Sustaina»»»
‘Qatar considers mediation as constitutional commitment’
Continued from page 1 The PM noted that the State of Qatar regards mediation as one of its constitutional commitments, reflecting its established role as a proactive and trusted mediator contributing positively to the resolution of regional and international conflicts. He expressed his satisfacti»»»
Shura speaker, Korea official discuss parliamentary relations
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Tuesday with Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Woo Won-shik, who is currently visiting the country. The two sides discussed parliamentary relations between the two countries, stressing the importan»»»