Doha, Qatar: Seydou Sano struck deep into stoppage time as Al Gharafa SC kept their AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 hopes alive with a dramatic 1-0 win over Al Wahda FC yesterday. The late winner at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium lifted Al Gharafa to six points with two matches still to play. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ash’al Al E’zz of Al Thamer Stud emerged as the Gold champion in the Senior Stallions Championship while Admiraal of Al Amer Stud won Silver and Arraab AlJassimya of AlJassimya Farm got Bronze in the 5th Doha International Arabian Horse Show hosted by Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QR»»»

The high-stakes search for a new leader of the US central bank is drawing to a close. US President Donald Trump is expected to name someone in the coming weeks to replace Jerome Powell, whose term as Federal Reserve chairman will end in May. That person will step into the role at a tricky moment. T»»»

1 of 2 | A New York State Lottery PowerBall sign displays the jackpot $1.6 billion on Monday in New York City. The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License »»»

Dubai: Dubai's Gold Souk Extension is offering visitors an unusual incentive this winter season: the chance to win a custom gold Mercedes-Benz S-Class 500. Running from December 11 through February 8, the promotion allows shoppers to enter a draw each time they spend Dh 500 or more at participating»»»

The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.6 billion, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history, Powerball officials said Sunday. No ticket matched all six winning numbers on Saturday — white balls 4, 5, 28, 52, 69 and red Powerball 20. That sets up the fifth-largest U.S.»»»

Signs for the Powerball lottery jackpot are displayed on Second Avenue in New York City, in 2023. The grand prize has climbed to $1.6 billion for Saturday's jackpot after 45 consecutive drawings with no winners. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The Powerball jackpot»»»

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has accused the Nobel Foundation of breaking Swedish law when it bestowed its highest honor upon the pugilistic Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Before he died in 1896, the Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel made sure that his last will and testament was»»»

Tunis, Tunisia: The 36th Carthage Film Festival was capped off on Saturday evening at the Opera Theatre of the City of Culture in Tunis. The feature film The Stories was crowned winner of the Golden Tanit for feature-length fiction films, while the Silver Tanit went to the Nigerian film My Father's»»»

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced Professor Badi Baltagi as the winner of the Great Arab Minds Award 2025 in the Economics category, recognising a career that has reshaped modern economic analysis and s»»»

PA Media/DPA London Erling Haaland scored two goals and made another as Manchester City underlined their growing Premier League title credentials with a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday. The prolific Norwegian was on target after just five minutes of a one-sided encounter at the Et»»»

Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Transport and Communications Minister Grozdan Karadjov rejected criticism from the Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition regarding the procedure for awarding the public service contract for passenger rail transport. He stressed that the tender »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organizing Committee of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships today announced the final organizational preparations ahead of the tournament's kickoff, which will be hosted by Qatar University at the Sports and Events Complex from December 25 to 31. Speaking at a »»»

Dreams do come true in Dubai… twice! Sanil Kumar, a 40-year-old accountant from Kerala, is over the moon after winning Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket draw – for the second time. Also Read: First-time lucky: Indian tailor in Dubai buys Big Ticket in his name, wins Dh100,000The long-time Dubai resident,»»»

Amid the heavy rains sweeping parts of the UAE, luck shone brightly on three individuals who struck big during the latest Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw held at Dubai International Airport. And leading the pack of winners was an Emirati who went from car trouble to cruising in style. Also Rea»»»

Artists and music fans from around the world have been rediscovering the 1970s sound of Zambia known as Zamrock in recent years, and now one of the country's biggest stars is embracing it, hoping to give it a fresh twist. When devising her third studio album, Sampa the Great looked to the niche, br»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- 1959 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree regulating the judiciary. 1999 -- The UN Secretary General designated Kuwait's Higher Education Undersecretary Dr. Rasha Al-Sabah as board member of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research »»»

Doha: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) announced today that it will stage the Qatar Oaks race on Sunday, at Al Rayyan Racecourse. In a statement, the club said that the Qatar International Derby will be held as scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, while the Qatar Oaks has been confirmed for Sun»»»

Doha: In the end, the final step was one too far. CR Flamengo though came as close as they possibly could, pushing the might of Paris Saint-Germain all the way to penalties in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. At the end of a remarkable fortnight where the club claimed four major trophies, the g»»»

DOHA: Luis Enrique hailed an “incredible, unforgettable” year after Paris Saint-Germain completed a six-trophy haul in 2025 by lifting the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Doha. The dramatic penalty shootout victory over Flamengo at a packed Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, where PSG edged the Brazilian side 2-1»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The FIFA Arab Cup ended on the highest of notes as Morocco fought back to defeat Jordan 3-2 in a thrilling final in front of a capacity crowd at the Lusail Stadium on Thursday night. It was another spectacular decider at the venue which staged the epic FIFA World Cup Qatar»»»

Doha: Coach Tariq Sektioui sank to his knees, bowing in prostration, while jubilant players clung to one another in a mix of relief and euphoria as Morocco clinched the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 title with a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Jordan in a rollercoaster final. Hana Ramadan/The Peni»»»

DOHA: The FIFA Arab Cupended on the highest of notes as Morocco fought back to defeat Jordan 3-2 in a thrilling final in front of a capacity crowd at Lusail Stadium. It was another spectacular decider at the venue which staged the epic FIFA World Cup 2022final. Oussama Tannane gave Morocco the lead»»»

Dec. 17 (UPI) -- A 92-year-old Japanese grandmother showed off her skills at popular video game Tekken 8 and was named the winner of an esports tournament. The Care eSports Association, an organization specializing in video game tournaments for senior citizens, announced its 12th biannual tournamen»»»

As 2025 draws to a close, all year long one question has dogged the most plugged-in of football fanatics: what's up with Gianni Infantino? Why all the cameos by the head of an international sports body at the US president's inauguration, a Middle East peace signing and another for DR Congo and Rwan»»»

The technology sector is accelerating into 2026, propelled by a hyper-velocity artificial intelligence (AI) moment that is redefining competitive advantage. According to the annual EY Top 10 Opportunities for Technology Companies in 2026, the pace of AI innovation and adoption is driving companies »»»

WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation, accusing it of misusing Nobel Peace Prize funds by awarding them to Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, who has publicly called on the US to attack her own country. The complaint, dated W»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Paris Saint-Germain ended a banner year on a high as they defeated CF Flamengo 2-1 in a penalty shootout to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 after a 1-1 draw in regulation on Wednesday night. It has been an incredible 2025 for Luis Enrique’s men, who won a treb»»»

Doha: Goalkeeper Matvei Safonov stole the spotlight as Paris Saint-Germain lifted the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, edging past CR Flamengo 2-1 in a tense penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in a thrilling final on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain's Portuguese midfielder #17 Vitinha is cong»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced Professor Majed Chergui as the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in Natural Sciences. Sheikh Mohammed shared the news through his X account: “Civilisatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group continues its participation as a Main Sponsor of “Al Majlis”, a sports programme broadcasted on Al Kass Sports Channels, during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, hosted by Qatar across six world-class stadiums with the final due to be held on 18 December This partnership reflects»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library hosted a cultural seminar titled “The Arab Book in General and the Qatari Book in Particular: A Foresight Reading,” organised in cooperation with the Arab Book Award. The seminar brought together a distinguished group of intellectuals and cultural figures. The ev»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain and France superstar Ousmane Dembele won the Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025 at a special event at Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha yesterday. The dynamic attacker has been rewarded following an incredible season for PSG. He was a talismanic figure during the club’s run to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Another piece of silverware in a stellar year would further underline Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance in 2025 as they chase the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. But the task is far from straightforward, with in-form CR Flamengo standing in their way in tonight’s final at the Ahmad Bin Ali St»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the organizing committee of the Global Security Forum (GSF) has announced that Doha will host the 2026 edition of the forum, sc»»»

A Maryland woman sent her husband out to buy a lottery ticket and the Powerball ticket he returned with turned out to be a $50,000 winner. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- A Maryland woman sent her husband out to buy a lottery ticket and the Powerball ticket he brou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Doha will host the 2026 edition of the Global Security Forum (GSF), scheduled to take place from April 12-14. The 2026 edition of the forum will be held under t»»»

The Powerball sign pictured Nov. 2022 as the Powerball hit its new billion-dollar jackpot record in St. Louis, Missouri. Wednesday's jackpot will be the year's second-largest Powerball prize and only the second time in Powerball history it generated back-to-back billion-dollar payouts. File Photo b»»»

In a phone call from prison, Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nargis Mohammadi said she endured blows during her incarceration that were so "heavy, forceful and repeated" that she had to be hospitalised twice, the family-run Narges Foundation said Monday. Mohammadi was re-arrested in Tehran »»»

A Paris labour court on Tuesday ordered Paris Saint-Germain football club to pay former player Kylian Mbappé €60 million ($70.6 million) in unpaid salary and bonuses, bringing a partial end to one of the most acrimonious disputes in French football. Lawyers for PSG and Mbappé argued last month befo»»»

DOHA: Qatar is set to make history by being the first country to host two major FIFA finals in two consecutive days. The FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final Qatar 2025 will take place 24 hours ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Final, showcasing the country’s ability to host multiple mega-sporting e»»»

Doha: Qatar is set to make history by being the first country to host two major FIFA finals in two consecutive days. The FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final Qatar 2025 will take place 24 hours ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Final, showcasing the country’s ability to host multiple mega-sporting e»»»

Pro-Trump supporters breach the security perimeter of the U.S. Capitol to protest against the Electoral College vote count that would certify President-elect Joe Biden as the winner in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021. Under federal law, Jan. 6 is the date Electoral College votes determining th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain stepped up preparations for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 final with their first training session in Doha yesterday, ahead of tomorrow’s showdown with Brazil’s CR Flamengo at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. The French champions took to the pitch just hours after a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Giorgian de Arrascaeta stands over a dead ball. His pin-point delivery finds its mark, as Danilo sprints in to meet it with a powerful header that leaves the net bulging. This was the history-making moment that won Flamengo their fourth Copa Libertadores title in Lima last month, and t»»»

Manila: A plucky British adventurer named Decanterman turned a sunny Philippine beach day into his personal "I-almost-became-octopus-sushi" sequel. The unwitting hero, vacationing solo 11,000 km from pea-souper UK, scooped up what he thought was a "cute baby octopus" from tropical shallows, courtes»»»

A photo of Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi from December2023 at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at the Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway. On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee expressed serious alarm over what it described as Mohammadi's harsh detention and urged the Iranian regime to guarantee h»»»

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was taken to hospital after being beaten when she was arrested last week, her family says. The 53-year-old human rights activist told them in a phone call on Sunday that she was brought to an emergency department twice after being "attacked by plain»»»

Oslo: Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado suffered a vertebra fracture during her secret journey from Venezuela to Norway last week, her spokesperson said Monday. Machado previously said she feared for her life during the perilous voyage to receive her a»»»

In an exciting development within the world of football, Egyptian businessman Amir Garranah has successfully acquired a 90% stake in Spanish football club CF Badalona through his company, M2A Sports Management. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Garranah, who has long dreamed of own»»»