When birth goes digital: How artificial wombs could redefine motherhood
Imagine a child growing safely inside a transparent pod, surrounded not by the comforting rhythm of a mother’s heartbeat but by sensors, warm lights and intelligent systems that monitor every breath-like movement. Imagine parents watching their baby kick for the first time through a digital screen »»»
Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban
TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premier of Canada’s oil rich province of Alberta agreed Thursday to work toward building a pipeline to the Pacific Coast to diversify the country’s oil exports beyond the United States, in a move that has caused turmoil in Carney's inner circle. »»»
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims at its own -- otherwise his army would take it by force. The Russian army has been slowly but steadily grinding through eastern Ukraine in costly battles against outn»»»
Trump announces death of National Guard troop shot near White House
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard troops shot a day earlier near the White House, had died, while the other soldier was "fighting for his life." Hailing Beckstrom, 20, as a "highly respected, young, magnificent person," Trump said he had lea»»»
UAE coffee drinkers, brace for costlier cups - Arabica bean prices stay stubbornly high
Dubai: Coffee lovers in the UAE may have to prepare for another stretch of elevated prices, as global bean costs show little sign of easing despite tariff adjustments in the US and efforts by major roasters to absorb part of the surge. The warning comes as Arabica — the bean that dominates the UAE’»»»
25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them
Hollywood stars are preparing to attend one ceremony after another, as the film awards season gets fully under way. Marty Supreme, Hamnet and Wicked: For Good are a few of the frontrunners in what is shaping up to be a competitive year for the Oscars race. The Golden Globe nominations, arguably the»»»
The kidnap gangs, jihadists and separatists wreaking havoc in Nigeria
Nigeria is currently grappling with a spate of mass abductions. But the vast country - bigger than France and Germany combined - also faces many other security challenges. Recent attempts by US President Donald Trump and his supporters to frame the insecurity purely as the persecution of Christians»»»
Visa holders from ‘every country of concern’ to undergo reviews - UPI.com
President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to review the visas granted to citizens from "every country of concern," a USCIS official said on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Foreign nationals from 19 nations of concern will underg»»»
Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan for state visit with oligarchs including Abramovich in tow
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on November 25 for a state visit with oligarchs including Roman Abramovich, Musa Bazhaev and Petr Fradkov in tow. The welcome for Putin was elaborate and highly choreographed. A grand ceremony featured trained hunting eagles, mounted horsemen, »»»
RAGOZIN: Why opposition to Trump’s 28-point peace plan is endangering the very existence of Ukraine
Aggressive escapism might not be a legitimate psychological term, but it is the best way to describe the opposition to the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine pushed by Trump’s administration. Why face the harsh reality of the West’s inability to change the course of the war in Ukraine in the fourth ye»»»
Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan for state visit with oligarchs including Abramovich in tow
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on November 25 for a state visit with oligarchs including Roman Abramovich, Musa Bazhaev and Petr Fradkov in tow. The welcome for Putin was elaborate and highly choreographed. A grand ceremony featured trained hunting eagles, mounted horsemen, »»»
Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech?
The final test was a blunt one. Maarten Logtenberg wielded a sledgehammer, which simply bounced off the sample, barely leaving a scratch. After two years of experimentation, the material was finally right: a particular mix of thermoplastics and fibreglass that is strong, has no need of extra coatin»»»
Reform or rights rollback? India's sweeping labour law overhaul sparks debate
Last week, India announced it would implement what many say are its most far-reaching economic reforms in decades - compressing 29 federal laws that regulated labour into four simplified codes. As a result, the number of rules that govern labour have now come down from a staggering 1,400 to around »»»
Under PM's patronage, KFAS celebrates 25 years with Harvard Kennedy
KUWAIT, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- Under the patronage and attendance of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) celebrated 25 years of its executive program partnership with Harvard Kennedy School. The event, held at t»»»
One National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC
One of the two members of the National Guard that were shot in Washington DC on Wednesday has died, US President Donald Trump said. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died from her injuries, President Trump said on Thursday. The second National Guard member that was shot is 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. He remains i»»»
Jordan hosts high-level dialogue on 'blended' finance for PPP projects
AMMAN — The government, represented by the ministries of planning and international cooperation and investment on Thursday hosted a high-level policy dialogue on leveraging "blended" finance for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Jordan.The event was in cooperation with the Arab Fund for »»»
'This was preventable': Anger grows in Hong Kong as fire kills at least 83
Shock is giving way to anger in Hong Kong after a massive fire ripped through a densely populated subsidised housing estate on Wednesday, killing at least 83 people and critically injuring dozens. Authorities say substandard mesh and plastic sheets on the buildings' windows may have spread the blaz»»»
US retailers eye solid holiday sales despite tariff-driven volatility
Agencies Black Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, when the promise of one-time bargains caused people to leave Thanksgiving tables for malls where some customers got into fistfights over toys or TVs. But the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest shoppi»»»
Arab women filmmakers highlight the support of Doha Film Festival in uplifting diverse narratives
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF), underway until November 28, hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion titled Reframing Cinema: Diversity in the Female Gaze, which delved into the challenges and opportunities faced by women in film, and underscored Doha Film Institute’s commitm»»»
QU student wins competition to design Qatar’s Pavilion for Expo Yokohama 2027
Tribune news network Doha The Ministry of Municipality, Qatar University, and Doha Design District on Thursday announced the winners of the annual student design competition. The winning concept will be used to design the State of Qatar’s pavilion at the International Horticultural Expo Yokohama 20»»»
Ooredoo Qatar to deploy Gemini Enterprise to enhance productivity
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatar on Thursday announced a company-wide deployment of Gemini Enterprise, becoming one of the first telecommunications operators in the EMEA region to adopt Google Cloud’s agentic AI platform. This strategic move will help provide readily available insights to en»»»
QA renews partnership with BWT Alpine Formula One Team
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of Formula 1, has reaffirmed its commitment to diversity and excellence with a renewed partnership with BWT Alpine Formula One Team. Carmen Jorda will drive the partnership, as Head of Alpine F1 Academy and Qatar Airways Ambassad»»»
MWC25 Doha concludes with insights into future of digital transformation, AI
Tribune News Network Doha MWC25 Doha concluded its inaugural two-day edition that highlighted the Middle East and North Africa’s expanding influence within the global connectivity ecosystem. Held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahma»»»
‘Divine Comedy’ filmmaker Ali Asgari shares a lighter take on reality at Doha Film Festival
Tribune News Network Doha The cast and crew of dramedy Divine Comedy gathered for a press briefing at Doha Film Festival to offer a glimpse into the making of their feature, which had its MENA premiere at the festival. Divine Comedy follows the hurdles faced by a 40-year-old Iranian filmmaker attem»»»
MWC25 reflects region’s role in shaping future of communications, says minister
QNA Doha Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai said the first edition of MWC25 Doha, by hosting this level of global expertise and companies in Doha, reflected the importance of the role that the region can play in shaping the future of communications a»»»
Qatar has strengthened its human trafficking prevention system
QNA New York Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour and Secretary-General of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking HE Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al Thani participated in a high-level GCC meeting on regional cooperation to combat human trafficking, held on the sidelines of the Uni»»»
Everyone in Qatar enjoys advanced health system: PHCC managing director
Continued from page 1 She emphasised that everyone in Qatar enjoys an advanced health system, noting that what has been achieved in terms of healthcare services is clearly reflected in the satisfaction of community members and visitors to health centres, while the results of surveys measuring the p»»»
Beckham visits EAA Foundation in India, celebrates power of learning
Tribune news network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, and Mantra4Change, welcomed global former footballer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Sir David Beckham during a special visit to one of its education initiatives in India, where he met w»»»
Sheikha Moza inaugurates Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum
A space for learning and discovery that inspires creativity and promotes cross-cultural dialogue, Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum invites visitors to enter Husain’s world and – through paintings, films, tapestry, and photography – explore how his artistic odyssey unfolded, with some of the works i»»»
Education ministry team visits Jordan for exchange expertise in platforms, centres
QNA Doha A delegation from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) conducted an official visit to Jordan to exchange expertise and learn from leading experiences in e-learning, vocational training, and programmes for people with disabilities. The visit, led by Director of Educational»»»
Trump administration will re-examine green card holders from 19 countries
The Trump administration has said it will re-examine green cards issued to individuals who immigrated to the US from 19 countries. The head of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph Edlow, said the president had directed him to conduct "a full scale, rigorous re-examination of every gr»»»
Tunisia frees outspoken lawyer Sonia Dahmani after 18 months in jail
Tunisia on Thursday freed prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani after 18 months in jail, stirring hopes among activists that her release could ease President Kais Saied’s broad campaign against critics. Tunisia freed prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, on Thur»»»
Carney's new Alberta oil pipeline deal already faces opposition
Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed a deal with the province of Alberta that opens the door for an oil pipeline to the Pacific — a project long pushed by Canada's oil heartland but one that faces significant hurdles before ever being built. The energy accord, signed by Carney and Alberta Premier »»»
Press Review - Acquittal in India's 2006 Nithari killings highlights 'failures' in justice system
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 27: We look at reactions to the deadly fire at a residential estate in Hong Kong and examine why The New York Times has compared the tragedy to that of London's 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. Also, there's anger in India after the acquittal of a man found guilty of kill»»»
Maqbool Fida Husain was a true master whose artistic works transcend borders and connect cultures, histories, and identities: Sheikha Moza
DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser inaugurated Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum – a living testament to the enduring legacy of one of the world’s greatest modern art pioneers, Maqbool Fida Husain. In her speech, Sheikha Moza said: “Maqbool Fida Husain is a»»»
Quebec expands secularism law and limits public prayer
The Canadian province of Quebec plans to impose restrictions on public prayer and limit the exclusive offering of religion-based menus, like kosher and halal meals, in public institutions as part of its latest effort to strengthen state secularism. The "secularism 2.0" changes are part of a new bil»»»
Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
A Palestinian-American teenager who spent nine months in Israeli detention without charge has been freed. Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida, for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, whic»»»
Cold weather with occasional heavy clouds and possible hail in isolated areas
Tunis, Nov. 27 (TAP) - The weather will remain cold on Thursday night, with sometimes heavy cloud cover in the north and western central highlands, accompanied by scattered showers that may be temporarily thundery and occasionally heavy along the...»»»
Sheikha Moza inaugurates Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum at QF’s Education City
DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser inaugurated Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum – a living testament to the enduring legacy of one of the world’s greatest modern art pioneers, Maqbool Fida Husain. In her speech, Sheikha Moza said: “Maqbool Fida Husain is a»»»
Sheikha Moza inaugurates Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum at QF’s Education City
Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, today inaugurated Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum – a living testament to the enduring legacy of one of the world’s greatest modern art pioneers, Maqbool Fida Husain. In her speech, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bin»»»
Israeli Debate Renews Over the ‘Inevitability’ of War with Lebanon
Israel “marked” the first anniversary of its ceasefire agreement with Lebanon on Thursday by launching a new wave of airstrikes, bringing the number of violations to nearly ten thousand, according to testimony collected by UNIFIL, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. The strikes were widely»»»
Etihad Airways soars to global top tier in 2025 AirHelp rankings
Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways has been named one of the world’s top airlines in the 2025 AirHelp Score, earning an impressive overall rating of 8.07 out of 10. The UAE’s national carrier climbed nine places in just one year, placing it firmly among the aviation industry’s global »»»
Cabral fires Portugal to first FIFA U-17 World Cup title
DOHA: Portugal clinched their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup title after overcoming Austria in a gripping final at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Thursday. Anisio Cabral’s first-half goal sealed the triumph completing a remarkable 2025 double for the newly-crowned world and reigning E»»»
2 wounded National Guard members identified - UPI.com
Flowers and a U.S. flag are seen on Thursday at the scene where two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House in downtown Washington on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Nov. 27 (UPI) -- The two wounded National Guard members who were shot near th»»»
Russian spy network exploits Ukrainian teenagers in Europe
One hundred dollars for torching a van, a few hundred more for planting a bomb or quick cash for snapping a photo of a strategic location: Russian intelligence services have found a new, cheap – and increasingly effective – way to conduct sabotage operations across Europe. They are recruiting Ukrai»»»
South Lebanon on Edge as Ceasefire Brings No Return or Stability
South Lebanon enters its first year after the ceasefire under a heavy scene where rubble mixes with fear, and the frontline villages live suspended between a fragile truce and a reality that has yet to close the chapter on war. Twelve months after the ceasefire was announced, residents say calm has»»»
What we know about the National Guard shooting suspect
The man suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House on Wednesday was an Afghan national who worked alongside US forces in Afghanistan, US officials say. Washington has labeled the violence an "act of terror" and announced increased oversight of foreigners who entered the »»»
Two breaks out of French jail in 'old-fashioned' bed sheets escape
Two prisoners escaped from a French jail using bed sheets after sawing through the bars of their cell, a prosecutor said Thursday. France has some of the worst prison overcrowding in Europe, and staff unions have complained the state is neglecting normal jails as it moves narco criminals into new s»»»
Special Territorial Reform Commission Approves Work Calendar Amid Debate on Municipalities
Albania’s special commission on territorial reform has approved its work calendar, but disagreements remain between the ruling majority and opposition over the number of municipalities. The Democratic Party has called for increasing the number of municipalities and public services for citizens, whi»»»