Iran Hangs Man for Spying during War with US, Israel, Says Judiciary
Iran on Sunday hanged a man convicted of espionage, the judiciary said, the first known execution for a spying offence committed during the war with Israel and the United States. "Mojtaba Kian... who sent information related to the country's defense industry units to the enemy, was hanged early thi»»»
SC attends UN reception to celebrate legacy of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), represented by Managing Director H E Hassan Al Thawadi, took part in a high-level reception at United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark World Football Day. The event showcased the enduring impact of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 »»»
Ministry of Culture offers ‘This Is Qatar’ encyclopedia in 17 languages
Doha: During the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘This Is Qatar’ encyclopedia in 12 new languages. Originally available in English, French, Spanish, Turkish, and Italian, the Ministry has worked in cooperation with several embassies in the »»»
Venezuela’s Machado Vows Another Run for Presidency and Eyes Return from Exile Before End of 2026
Venezuela's Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado announced Saturday that she plans to run for president again and intends to return to her home country before the end of 2026. Machado's remarks, made while meeting in Panama with several fellow Venezuelan opposition leaders, come more tha»»»
Amir joins call with US President, regional and international leaders
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in a joint telephone call with HE Donald Trump President of the United States of America, HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, HM King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan»»»
African Countries Achieve Economic Success, Playing Important Role in World - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - African countries have achieved impressive success in the economic and social fields, and are also playing an increasingly important role in addressing pressing global issues, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. "African countries have achieved impressive success i»»»
Adeeb Ahamed named to The Washington Post Intelligence Council on AI & Technology
Doha, Qatar: Washington Post Intelligence, the intelligence and advisory platform of The Washington Post, has named Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings, to its Council on AI & Technology. The council is a global leadership forum focused on advancing policy and industry innova»»»
Draft US-Iran Memorandum Includes End to Israel-Hezbollah Conflict - Report
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A draft memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran envisages an end to the armed conflict between Israel and the Lebanese movement Hezbollah, Axios reported citing a US official. According to an unnamed Israeli official, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresse»»»
Erdogan: Türkiye Ready to Support Potential Iran Deal
Türkiye is ready to provide every kind of support during implementation of a potential deal with Iran, President Tayyip Erdogan said in a call with US President Donald Trump and regional leaders, reported Reuters. Erdogan's office on Sunday cited him as saying during the call that an agre»»»
Iraq’s Nujaba Movement Warns against ‘US Plot’ to Integrate PMF in New Security Ministry
The Iran-aligned Nujaba Movement in Iraq warned on Saturday against an “American plot” to merge the pro-Iran Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in state institutions, presenting new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi with his first test in imposing state monopoly over arms. It made its warning in wake of a»»»
China rescuers search for missing after mine blast kills 82
QINYUAN, China: Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation on Sunday to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed at least 82. The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday was the country’s worst mining disaster in nearly»»»
Unpacking Israel's incoherent strategy in Lebanon
The Lebanese front offers a striking illustration of Israel’s lack of a coherent long-term strategy. The continuation of hostilities under restrictive conditions and within the framework of a fragile, virtually nonexistent, ceasefire—recently extended by the United States for an additional 45 days »»»
10,000 Kurds Apply for Syrian Citizenship
Damascus announced on Saturday that it has received over 10,000 applications for Syrian citizenship from Kurds in wake of a recent decree that preserves their rights in the country. The Interior Ministry said it received applications for citizenship from 2,892 families and 10,516 individuals. The m»»»
Lebanon Civil Defense Says Israeli Strike Destroys its Nabatieh Facility
Lebanon's civil defense agency said early on Sunday its regional facility in the southern city of Nabatieh had been destroyed by an Israeli strike. The Directorate General of Civil Defense said the building had collapsed and a large number of vehicles and equipment had been damaged by a "direct hit»»»
Venezuela’s Machado vows another run for presidency and eyes a return from exile by end of 2026
PANAMA CITY, Panama: Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado announced on Saturday that she plans to run for president again and intends to return to her home country before the end of 2026. Machado’s remarks, made while meeting in Panama with several fellow Venezuelan oppositio»»»
Saudi crown prince joins Trump-led call with Arab leaders on regional tensions
JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joined a joint phone call on Saturday with US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, SPA reported. The call also included Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Qatari Emir Tamim bin»»»
Iran says Trump’s Hormuz reopening claim ‘far from reality’
Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen under a peace agreement with Iran is “far from reality”, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday, saying Tehran would retain control over shipping through the strategic waterway. “Based on the late»»»
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was "subject to finalization." "An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United State»»»
Trump says Iran deal may reopen Hormuz, but Tehran insists strait stays under its control
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran had been “largely negotiated” and would include reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran quickly pushed back Sunday, insisting the waterway would remain under Iranian management. Iran’s semi-official Fars news »»»
From ancient manuscripts to AI: DIBF explores Islamic heritage
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) has emerged as a major platform for debating the future of Islamic heritage, Arabic manuscripts, and artificial intelligence, as scholars and researchers highlighted the growing intersection between classical knowled»»»
MECC Showcases Qatar’s State of Environment Report 2025 at DIBF
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has showcased the State of the Environment Report of the State of Qatar 2025 at the Doha International Book Fair 2026 (DIBF). The event was attended by Assistant Undersecretary for Nature Reserves Dr. Ibrahim Abdul Latif Al Musallamani »»»
‘Difaf’ on Alaraby 2 airs a special episode dedicated to DIBF
Tribune News Network Doha Alaraby 2 aired a special episode of its daily cultural programme ‘Difaf’, covering the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) from the channel’s pavilion at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. The episode highlights the atmosphere of the fair, wide»»»
QF, University of Granada invite entries for Radwa Ashour Award
Tribune News Network Doha Arabic-language writers are being invited to place their work in contention for the Radwa Ashour Award for Arabic Literature – an accolade established by Qatar Foundation (QF) and the University of Granada that reaffirms their joint commitment to nurturing Arabic literary »»»
Arab Book Award panel highlights role of cultural awards in supporting Arab research and creativity
Doha: A panel discussion hosted by the Arab Book Award has highlighted the important role cultural awards play in supporting research, creativity, and high-quality intellectual production across the Arab world. The event was organized as part of the award’s participation in the 35th edition of the »»»
Qatar steps up diplomatic outreach to support de-escalation efforts
QNA Doha Qatar stepped up its diplomatic engagement efforts on Saturday as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a series of high-level telephone conversations with regional and international leaders focused on de-escalation initi»»»
Healthy longevity is an investment in individuals, societal well-being: Minister
Tribune News Network Geneva The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by»»»
Qatar 2022 a source of pride for the Arab world, Middle East: Thawadi
Tribune News Network Doha The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), represented by Managing Director HE Hassan Al Thawadi, took part in a high-level reception at United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark World Football Day. The event showcased the enduring impact of the FIFA World Cup»»»
Trump says Iran deal, reopening of Strait of Hormuz largely negotiated
Washington, May 23 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an agreement with Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, was “largely negotiated” after talks with Israel and regional allies. In a post on social media, Trump said final aspects and details of the agreement»»»
Ministry of Culture offers 'This Is Qatar' in 17 languages
Doha During the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture has launched the 'This Is Qatar' encyclopedia in 12 new languages. Originally available in English, French, Spanish, Turkish, and Italian, the ministry has worked in cooperation with several embassies in the c»»»
Iran submits new peace proposal; Trump expected to reply by Sunday - UPI.com
Iran has submitted a new peace proposal to the United States, and President Donald Trump is expected to respond by Sunday. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- Iran and Pakistan submitted a revised proposal Saturday to the United States in the hopes of ending the war and reopening »»»
Should Arab region worry about the Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks?
DUBAI: Governments across the Arab region are on alert for the potential spread of hantavirus and Ebola following recent international cases, although no infections have been recorded in the region to date. Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority, known as Weqaya, said it was closely tracking report»»»
S. African flotilla activists allege Israeli torture and electrocution
JOHANNESBURG: South African activists who were detained when their boats were intercepted while trying to breach Israel’s blockade of Gaza have alleged they were beaten and tortured by Israeli soldiers. The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 400 km off th»»»
Saudi, Qatari and Egyptian officials discuss regional developments
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Saturday to review bilateral relations and discuss regional developments, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen Saudi-Qatari cooperation across »»»
France bans far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir from French territory
Far-right Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from French territory, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in a social media post Saturday. Ben-Gvir came under heavy criticism after promoting a video of himself taunting bound and kneeling activists from the Gaza»»»
Iran, US and Pakistan report progress in talks on ending war
Washington, Tehran and mediator Islamabad all said on Saturday that progress had been made on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, with a Pakistani security official saying that a memorandum of understanding was being "fine-tuned". Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be »»»
Syria nears completion of key Al-Rastan Bridge restoration
HOMS: Final restoration work on the strategically vital Al-Rastan Bridge in Syria’s Homs governorate is nearing completion ahead of its scheduled reopening early next month, Syrian officials announced on Saturday. Syrian Arab Republic Transport Minister Yarub Badr and Homs Gov. Murhaf Al-Naasan ins»»»
Final inspections underway for Syria’s assembly elections
DAMASCUS: The Higher Elections Committee conducted its final inspection of polling stations in Hasakah on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s People’s Assembly elections. A delegation was dispatched to Ayn Al-Arab to finalize regional preparations, according to committee spokesperson Nawar Najmeh. The deleg»»»
Pete Hegseth delivers West Point grad speech, says cadets are 'ready' for war - UPI.com
1 of 12 | The graduating cadets toss their hats at the end of the West Point Class of 2026's commencement ceremony. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a graduation speech to graduating West Point cadets Saturday, and told them they a»»»
Doha International Book Fair hosts memory of literature and living text symposium
Doha, Qatar: The 35th Doha International Book Fair hosted a symposium titled ''The Memory of Literature and Living Text'' in tribute to the late writer and media figure Ahmed Abdul Malik, one of the most prominent contributors to the cultural landscape in Qatar and the Gulf region. The event featur»»»
UAE President receives phone call from Emir of Qatar
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which they discussed bilateral ties and cooperation between the two nations in support of their mutual interests. The two lea»»»
Banks, companies offer EGP 73.09bn under ‘Affordable Housing Initiative’ until August
Banks and mortgage companies participating in the Affordable Housing Initiative have provided financing worth EGP 73.09bn to more than 583,700 clients until August 2024. According to a report from the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Support Fund, 22 participating banks have injected around EGP »»»
Malaysia and Egypt elevate bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, issued a joint statement during Anwar’s official visit to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This visit marks Anwar’s second as Prime Minister, underscoring the strengthening ties between thes»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they d»»»
Amir, UAE president discuss efforts aimed at advancing political solutions that support security, stability
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed the close fraternal relations between the two countries and prospects for expanding b»»»
Prime minister, UAE deputy PM discuss coordination of efforts to support mediation aimed at de-escalation
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed re»»»
Trump signals Iran decision within days as Pakistan steps up efforts in Tehran
Washington, May 23 (SANA) Diplomatic and military channels across the Middle East and beyond appeared to intensify on Saturday, with U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting he could decide within days whether to resume military action against Iran, while Pakistan’s army chief concluded back-to-back »»»
Amir holds phone call with UAE President
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a phone call on Saturday with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed the close fraternal relations between the two countries and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation»»»
Egypt launches its first nuclear power plant
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and the Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Cairo on Monday to sign the agreement to officially launch Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, in Dabaa on the north coast. After the signing ceremony, El-Sisi and Putin announced the results of their talks on bi»»»
Decades on, older pilgrims marvel at Hajj’s transformation
RIYADH: Older pilgrims who performed Hajj decades ago say the pilgrimage has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years, evolving from a physically demanding journey into a highly organized experience. The pilgrimage experience today is supported by modern transportation networks, cooling t»»»
Qatar emir, Trump discuss regional tensions and maritime security
Doha, May 23 (SANA) Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed regional developments and international efforts to maintain peace and security during a phone call on Saturday. According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the two leaders reviewed the latest develop»»»