Philippines orders 200,000 to evacuate as Typhoon Goni nears

More than 200,000 people in the Philippines were ordered to evacuate their homes Saturday as the most powerful typhoon of the year so far barrels towards the country, with authorities warning of "destructive" winds and storm surges.

Philippines orders 200,000 to evacuate as Typhoon Goni nears

Trump derides doctors as Covid surges, Biden says Trump 'giving up' on virus

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Friday sought support in Midwestern states where the coronavirus has roared back, with Trump falsely accusing doctors of profiting from Covid-19 deaths

Trump derides doctors as Covid surges, Biden says Trump 'giving up' on virus

US reports world record of more than 100,000 Covid-19 cases in single day

The United States set a new all-time high for coronavirus cases confirmed in a single 24-hour period on Friday, reporting just over 100,000 new infections to surpass the record total of 91,000 posted a day earlier

US reports world record of more than 100,000 Covid-19 cases in single day

Amir condoles with Turkish president on earthquake victims

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani held Friday a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to express condolences on the victims of an earthquake

Amir condoles with Turkish president on earthquake victims

SC achieves disbursement of QR100mn to workers in 2019

The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) has achieved the disbursement of QR100mn ($27mn) for workers in 2019 through its Universal Reimbursement Scheme, notes a report recently published by the organisation.

SC achieves disbursement of QR100mn to workers in 2019

Qatar banks' assets rise more than 9% year-on-year in September

A robust double-digit growth in credit to the public sector and the rapid expansion in reserves helped Doha's commercial banks' assets rise more than 9% year-on-year in September

Qatar banks' assets rise more than 9% year-on-year in September

Qatar to prosecute those responsible for HIA incident

The preliminary investigation into the attempted murder of a newborn baby found in a very serious condition at Hamad International Airport (HIA), and the subsequent procedures taken by the authorities at the airport, including examining a number of female passengers

Qatar to prosecute those responsible for HIA incident

Parents confident of safety measures at schools: survey

Around 45% of the participants in an online survey by local Arabic daily 'Arrayah' expressed satisfaction with the currently implemented precautionary and preventive measures at schools against the spread of Covid-19.

Parents confident of safety measures at schools: survey

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Millions more in northern England face stricter coronavirus rules next week, the government said yesterday, as new statistics showed a sustained surge in cases across the nation.

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A judge has blocked an attempt by Canada’s attorney general to get parts of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou’s arguments dismissed in the case to extradite her to the United States, according to a ruling released on Thursday.

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Germany upbeat about economic rebound despite pandemic fears

The German economy grew by 8.2% in the third quarter and is forecast to shrink less than expected in 2020, official data showed yesterday, even as the country faces new shutdowns to contain a second coronavirus wave.

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Asia stocks drop as US election jitters set in

Asian markets tumbled yesterday with investors spooked by soaring virus cases in Europe and the United States that have forced fresh lockdowns, while uncertainty ahead of next week’s US election was also dampening sentiment.

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Hong Kong’s long recession showed signs of easing in the third quarter, with a gradual improvement in domestic and external demand from an improving Chinese economy, an easing of the Covid-19 outbreak and stronger financial market activity.

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Exxon Mobil Corp posted its third straight quarterly loss yesterday and detailed deeper spending cuts to come, as the oil major reels from the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on energy demand and prices.

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Shantiniketan school conducts Talent Fest

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