Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra all set to wow Doha with concerts
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is set to enchant audiences with its upcoming concert ‘Mozart y Mambo’, prominently featuring Sarah Willis on the horn. Willis, a celebrated member of the Berlin Philharmonic, brings her extraordinary talent and classical finesse to Doha, f»»»
QF’s Multiversity Grants drive cross-universitycollaboration for student and societal impact
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has announced the recipients of this year’s Multiversity Grants, awarding funding to seven cross-university projects at Education City that reflect a deliberate reimagining of how universities can operate as interconnected systems. Moving beyond institutio»»»
Pakistan Citrus Festival to kick off at Al Wakrah Old Souq on January 10
The Pakistan Citrus Festival is set to open at Al Wakrah Old Souq on January 10, offering residents and visitors a taste of farm-fresh citrus straight from Pakistan’s orchards. Organised by the Commercial Section of the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha in collaboration with the Souq Waqif Administration»»»
Dr Tabinda Dugal highlights importance of healthy lifestyle in preventing diabetes
Dr Tabinda Dugal, a renowned endocrinologist with extensive international training, has recently shared her expert insights on the latest developments in diabetes, obesity management, and gynaecological endocrinology. Dr Dugal, who relocated to Doha in 2024, brings a wealth of experience from the R»»»
Investment House provides support to QCS programmes through Al Beit Al Mali fund
Tribune News Network Doha In line with its commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to supporting humanitarian and healthcare initiatives in the State of Qatar, Investment House has announced the provision of financial support to Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) in its capacity as»»»
Qatar supports Yemen’s legitimate government: Dr Al Ansari
Continued from page 1 Dr Al Ansari reiterated Qatar’s support for Yemen’s legitimate government, highlighting the continued flow of Qatari humanitarian assistance to Yemen through United Nations agencies and in coordination with partner countries. He also welcomed any international efforts that sup»»»
MoCI recalls several vehicle models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Lincoln dealership, has announced the recall of Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Models. The recall is due to the possibility of wind and clicking noises occurring while driving, resu»»»
Qatar to organise GCC General Secretariat for Centers of Documents & Studies meeting today
QNA Doha Qatar will host the 38th meeting of the General Secretariat for Centers of Documents and Studies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries today. The meeting will discuss the development of documentary work and the integration of efforts aimed at preserving the historical and cultura»»»
Qatar Scientific Excellence Award ceremony on Feb 15
Continued from page 1 She stressed that only candidates who achieved the required scores were selected, following a comprehensive assessment process that included file reviews and interviews, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal opportunities. Congratulating the winners, Al Muhannadi said this»»»
Hour and Hour program launches ‘Tourist Destinations’ initiative to explore tourist, cultural landmarks
Tribune News Network Doha The ‘Hour and Hour’ programme organised the ‘Tourist Destinations’ activity as part of the Qatar Heritage Festival. This was supported by Qatar Museums, Ain Mohammed Village, and in cooperation with the Youth Apparatus of Al Sailiya Sports Club. The activity was held in th»»»
INTBAU Qatar Winter School 2025 concludes with public expo at Heenat Salma Farm
Tribune News Network Doha The INTBAU Qatar Winter School 2025 successfully concluded on January 3 with a public exhibition held at Heenat Salma Farm, organised under the patronage of the Ministry of Social Development and Family. The closing exhibition was held in the presence of Minister of Social»»»
90,000 people benefit from Qatar Charity’s projects in The Gambia during 2025
Tribune News Network Doha Backed by the generosity of Qatar’s donors, Qatar Charity (QC) carried out 256 humanitarian and development projects across The Gambia in 2025, benefiting nearly 90,000 people. The initiatives span water, education, housing, health, food security, orphan care, and emergenc»»»
Building an Inclusive Future: Qatar Foundation’s Model for Autism Support
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) comprises a range of conditions affecting brain development and function, typically observed during early childhood, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. In Qatar, the prevalence rate is approximately 1 in 87 ch»»»
CMU-Q, ME Council ink MoU to expand cooperation in research education
Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in research, education and professional development across the region. T»»»
QC lays foundation stone for Sheikh Eid Al Thani Educational Complex in Sri Lanka
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step to strengthen the education sector, Qatar Charity (QC), in collaboration with the Sheikh Eid Bin Mohammad Al Thani Charitable Foundation, has laid the foundation stone for the Sheikh Eid Bin Mohammad Al Thani Educational Complex in Trincomalee, Sri La»»»
Road accidents tripled: Extreme winter weather claims life of cyclist in Hungary
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Truth or Fake - ‘Thank you, Trump’: video of crying Venezuelans thanking the US is AI-generated
A video showing emotional Venezuelans celebrating the capture of Nicolas Maduro - and thanking Donald Trump - was widely shared on social media, and even reposted by Elon Musk. The clip however, is AI generated. It joins several other false videos claiming to show joy and celebrations in Venezuela,»»»
Armed police patrol streets of Caracas as CIA reportedly advises to keep Maduro loyalists in power
US President Donald Trump has been told by the CIA that Venezuelan now interim president Delcy Rodriguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government are the best bet to maintain stability, sources said. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello has been on the streets patrolling with security forc»»»
BTA Presents LIK Magazine Issue Entitled "Bulgarian Money" after Bulgaria Joins Eurozone in 2026
On Tuesday, BTA press clubs both in Bulgaria and abroad held events to present the LIK magazine issue entitled "Bulgarian Money". On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria became the latest country to join the euro area. In Sofia, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that this issue of the magazine offers an»»»
Report: Law enforcement deaths in 2025 were the lowest since WWII - UPI.com
The number of law enforcement personnel who died in the line of duty in 2025 is the lowest since World War II, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announced on Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The number of U.S. law enforcement officers and agen»»»
UN highlights critical humanitarian needs in northern Syria
New York, Jan.6 (SANA) The United Nations reiterated the need for urgent humanitarian assistance to Syria to improve conditions for displaced people in northern camps, particularly amid harsh winter weather. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that 90 displace»»»
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
US President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. In a statement, the White House told the BBC that acquiring Greenland was a "national security priority". It comes after Trump again said at the weekend that»»»
US operation in Venezuela marks a 'geopolitical shift'
European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela as they try to get Trump to help end Russia's war on Ukraine. Venezuela's traditional allies are also in a bind to criticise the US intervention: Russia has to way up the cost of losing »»»
Last games of AFCON's round of 16 set to take place
As the AFCON4's round of 16 is set to end, Algeria and DR Congo are battling for a place in the quarterfinals in a highly-anticipated game on January 6. The Ivory Coast is also set to play Burkina Faso, with the former aiming to keep its title after winning the competition last year. FRANCE 24's Se»»»
Maduro's capture divides protesters in New York City
Outside the courthouse where deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was brought in on charges of drug trafficking, many protesters gathered - but not all with the same views. While some supported the US' military operation, others disagreed with it. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier was there and s»»»
Is U.S. military operation in Venezuela a 'return to 19th century gunboat diplomacy'?
The UN has condemned the US attack on Venezuela & the abduction of Nicolas Maduro. As the world body calls on the int'l community to "come together" & forcefully reject "undermining a fundamental principle of int'l law", Genie Godula welcomes Dr. Edward Blumenthal, Professor of Latin Americ»»»
Exiled Maduro opponent vows to return to Venezuela and slams interim leader
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on January 6 she plans to return home "as soon as possible," and rejected the authority of the interim president who has replaced Nicolas Maduro in Caracas in an interview to US broadcaster Fox News. US President Donald Trump, however, has down»»»
Replay: Watch Trump's address to House republicans and our analysis
Rewatch US President Donald Trump's address to House republicans ahead of pivotal midterms and listen to the analysis of FRANCE 24's correspondent to Washington, Fraser Jackson.»»»
Questions raised over legality of US operation in Venezuela
In an address to House republicans ahead of the midterms, US President Donald Trump spoke of the 'amazing military achievement' in Venezuela following the US operation that led to the arrest of Nicola Maduro on January 3. But dissenting voices are raising questions about the legality of that operat»»»
Maduro's legal team includes seasoned lawyer who defended WikiLeaks' Assange
The lawyer who will defend Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolas Maduro when he stands trial in the US on drug trafficking charges is Barry Pollack, also known for representing Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Pollack secured Assange's release from a British prison in 2024 after negotiating a plea dea»»»
Exiled Maduro opponent lacks Trump support to lead in Venezuela
While seemingly endless questions remain about the future of Venezuela's government, popular opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return to her country. While many see Machado as having had the greatest popular legitimacy to lead Venezuela during the 2024»»»
Who is Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro's VP and now the acting president of Venezuela?
Nicolas Maduro once nicknamed his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, "The Tigress" for her anti-imperialist rhetoric. Following Maduro's ouster, the Trump administration is hoping her pragmatism will make her a reliable partner to ensure a smooth political transition – and US access to Venezuelan oil»»»
How AI-generated images contributed to the disinformation about Maduro's capture
Several images said to show the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro have been widely circulated on social media. They are, in fact, fake and were generated by artificial intelligence. It shows how AI is contributing to the spread of disinformation, especially as AI depictions become more re»»»
Thailand says Cambodia violated 10-day-old ceasefire after cross-border 'accident'
Thailand accused Cambodia on Tuesday of cross-border fire that it said wounded a soldier and violated the fragile 10-day-old ceasefire between the bordering Southeast Asian nations. A truce was reached on December 27, ending three weeks of clashes that killed dozens of people and dis»»»
Iran security forces use tear gas on protesters in Tehran bazaar as toll rises
Iranian security forces used tear gas on protesters in Tehran's bazaar on Tuesday as the death toll from recent protests sparked by the rising cost of living rose to 27, according to a human rights group. Iranian authorities say security force members have also been killed. Iranian security forces »»»
US may intercept and seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say
The US may act to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker heading across the Atlantic to Europe, CBS News, the BBC's media partner in the US, reported. Two US officials told the broadcaster that American forces plan to intercept the ship, which historically has carried Venezuelan crude oil and is though»»»
US envoys join in 'Coalition of the Willing' talks for first time
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner travelled to Paris for the meeting of the coalition, launched last year by France and Britain. They were welcomed at the Elysee Palace in Paris by French President Emmanuel Macron with Ukrainian President Volodymyr»»»
What is the "Coalition of the Willing" set to discuss with US envoys at key talks in Paris?
European allies of Ukraine and top US envoys are meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on January 6, in their latest bid to agree security guarantees for any ceasefire in Russia's war against its neighbour. The summit of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" comes despite no ease up in f»»»
Ukraine and top allies aim to make security pledges concrete
The summit of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" is focused on security guarantees Ukraine requires in the event of a ceasefire to deter further Russian aggression. According to a draft statement before the talks started, Washington would commit to "support" a European-led multinational force»»»
Ukraine’s allies sign declaration on troop deployment after ceasefire
Ukraine’s key European allies on Tuesday signed security guarantees for Ukraine, including the deployment of a multinational military force in the event of a peace deal with Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron said the agreement was a "significant step” that would dissuade further aggressi»»»
Kyiv allies discussing 'what could be put in place after a ceasefire' at key talks in Paris
Volodymy Zelensky is meeting the "Coalition of the Willing", those European leaders who support Kyiv against Russia, as well as top US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The goal is to discuss what could happen in terms of security guarantees in case a ceasefire is put in place on the ground. »»»
Allies agree 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine
European and US allies of Ukraine on Tuesday agreed "robust" security guarantees for Kyiv to come into force after an eventual ceasefire in Russia's war against the pro-Western country that would see the United States lead a truce monitoring mechanism, French President Emmanuel Macron said. FRANCE »»»
Business - French farmers pile on pressure as Italy reportedly backs Mercosur trade pact
French farmers are continuing their protests across the country this Tuesday, in a bid to raise awareness about the difficult financial situation they face and the threat posed by the EU-Mercosur trade pact. This as Italy has reportedly planned to support the deal when EU ambassadors vote on the me»»»
UNRWA terminates contracts of several staff outside Gaza due to financial crisis
New York: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has informed several of its staff members outside the Gaza Strip that their contracts have been terminated and others placed on exceptional leave for up to 12 months. The agency indicated that this step comes as a r»»»
China acts to end debilitating battle for market share in Central Asia’s auto market
Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»
China acts to end debilitating battle for market share in Central Asia’s auto market
Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»
Three rival factions vie for control of Venezuela after Maduro's fall
The graceless removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela has left not a power vacuum but a precarious triumvirate of rival cabals whose competing interests threaten to shatter the already brittle foundations of Chavismo, the anti-imperialist movement forged by former president Hugo Chavez. Where once»»»
Subsidy rollback pushes Iran’s dollar rate to IRR 1.47mn
Iran’s currency weakened sharply in early January, with the US dollar reaching IRR 1.47mn in Tehran on January 6, marking a renewed bout of volatility in the foreign exchange market despite a brief period of calmer trading following the appointment of Abdolnasser Hemmati as governor of the Cen»»»
Three rival factions vie for control of Venezuela after Maduro's fall
The graceless removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela has left not a power vacuum but a precarious triumvirate of rival cabals whose competing interests threaten to shatter the already brittle foundations of Chavismo, the anti-imperialist movement forged by former president Hugo Chavez. Where once»»»
18 companies raised TRY 44bn via Istanbul IPOs in 2025
Eighteen companies raised a combined sum of Turkish lira (TRY) 44bn ($1bn) via Borsa Istanbul initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, according to data compiled by bne IntelliNews. In 2024, 34 companies raised TRY 60bn ($»»»