GCC secretary general expresses condolences to Qatar over death of Qatari citizen
RIYADH: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his sincere condolences and profound sympathies to the State of Qatar over the death of a Qatari citizen who was killed by shrapnel resulting from military operations in the region. The incident also l»»»
Qatar farmers welcome early signs of bountiful Rutab season
DOHA: Early signs of the domestic rutab (semi-ripe date) season are starting to emerge, as farmers are sanguine over the outlook for a strong harvest this year. The season is one of the most consequential agricultural periods in Qatar and across the Gulf, closely tied to cultural and social traditi»»»
Qatar wins several awards at Arab Women in Diplomacy forum
CAIRO: The State of Qatar won several awards at the International Forum of Arab Women in Diplomacy, organized by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States at its headquarters in Cairo today, in cooperation with the Arab Council for Social Responsibility, coinciding with the International»»»
Amir sends congratulations to president of DR Congo
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo HE Felix Tshisekedi, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»
JPMorgan succession timeline finally taking shape, say insiders
Agencies JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has long spoken about succession, but a clear timeline for stepping aside has remained elusive. This time, however, sources say, the plan is real. Dimon plans to stay as CEO for up to three more years, with insiders hoping that the bank will name his successo»»»
Substitute Martinelli the late hero as Brazil fight back to down Japan
DPA Houston Brazil substitute Gabriel Martinelli struck in stoppage time to complete a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Japan in the World Cup last 32 on Monday. Record five-times winners Brazil, whose World Cup title drought stands at 24 years, had gone behind to Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano’s firs»»»
MoFA issues guide classifying jobs of diplomatic and consular corps
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani issued Ministerial Decision No 34 of 2026 issuing a guide to describing and classifying the jobs of the diplomatic and consular corps. The decision comes within the framework of developing»»»
QTTS hosts successful ‘Palette of Passion’ art exhibition in Lusail
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tamilar Traditional Sports (QTTS) successfully inaugurated its vibrant art exhibition, “Palette of Passion,” at the Art Factory in Lusail on June 19, attracting a large gathering of art enthusiasts, dignitaries and community members. The exhibition featured an impres»»»
Embassy’s Open House addresses consular and community concerns
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar conducted its monthly Open House on June 25, providing Indian nationals with a platform to directly raise consular and community-related concerns with embassy officials. Senior embassy officials attended the session and engaged with members of»»»
Sambhrama 2026 celebrates Kannada music and culture
Tribune News Network Doha Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), an associate organisation of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) under the aegis of the Embassy of India, successfully hosted Sambhrama 2026, a grand musical extravaganza at the DPS-MIS Auditorium, Al Wakrah, bringing together members of the Indi»»»
CIC president calls for united action against drug abuse
Tribune News Network Doha Centre for Indian Community (CIC) President RS Abdul Jaleel has called for collective efforts to combat the growing menace of drug abuse, describing it as one of the most serious social, economic, psychological and moral challenges facing societies worldwide. Inaugurating »»»
Seven voices from Arab world captivates audiences at Cineteca Nacional de las Artes theatre
Tribune News Network Mexico City and Doha This month, the main theatre of Cineteca Nacional de las Artes served as a window onto contemporary Arab cinema. The Doha Film Institute (DFI) presented a curated selection of seven films it has supported in recent years, a programme that brought together p»»»
Joaan Bin Jassim Academy marks graduation day
QNA Doha Under the patronage and attendance of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani and in the presence of Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Joaan Bin »»»
Amid sanguine expectations, Qatar farmers welcome early signs of bountiful rutab season
QNA Doha Early signs of the domestic rutab (semi-ripe date) season are starting to emerge as farmers are sanguine over the outlook for a strong harvest this year. The season is one of the most consequential agricultural periods in Qatar and across the Gulf, closely tied to cultural and social tradi»»»
QU graduate shares journey a student to pharmacist
Tribune News Network Doha The journey of Sara Al Qattan, a graduate of the College of Pharmacy whose academic achievements and commitment to advancing pharmacy practice, reflect the emphasis laid on excellence in healthcare education at Qatar University’s (QU) Health Sector. Sara’s decision to purs»»»
Kahramaa president leads Qatar team to GCC electricity, water cooperation committee meet
QNA Doha Qatar participated in the extraordinary meeting of the Electricity and Water Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Held via video conference on Monday, the meeting considered the latest developments in preparing a study on the feasibility of implementing wa»»»
Registration opens for 15th Doha Marathon by Ooredoo
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has officially opened registration for the 15th edition of the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo set to be the biggest yet, with an expected 25,000 runners of all ages and abilities, on Friday, January 15, 2027, along Doha’s Cor»»»
Municipality ministry opens medical clinic to serve over 3,200 workers
QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality has inaugurated a new medical clinic at the General Cleanliness Department Complex in the Industrial Area to enhance access to healthcare for workers. The facility was opened by the ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary for Public Services Affairs Eng. Abdullah A»»»
HMC launches two advanced diagnostic services in paediatrics
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of two new specialised services in paediatric allergy: skin allergy testing to accurately identify food and environmental allergens, and food and drug challenge tests, which are considered the internationally recogni»»»
PHCC now offers urgent care services for adults and children at Al Waab Health Center
QNA Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the expansion of its 24-hour urgent care services for adults and children with the addition of Al Waab Health Center to its network of health centres offering this service. With the addition of Al Waab Health Center, the number of 24»»»
MoECC organises workshop on permits for Qatari Diar projects
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has held a workshop with Qatari Diar to strengthen coordination on environmental assessment and permitting procedures for development projects. The workshop, organised by the ministry’s Environmental Assessment and Permits Department, brou»»»
Doha Film Institute backs 48 bold new voices in 2026 Spring Grants cycle
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Spring Grants cycle, reaffirming its commitment to championing independent cinema and empowering the next generation of filmmakers shaping the future of global storytelling. The latest cycle supports 48 pro»»»
QC builds new mosques across several provinces in Pakistan
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to support vulnerable communities , enhance religious and social life, Qatar Charity (QC) has constructed 11 new mosques across the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh in Pakistan, benefiting more than 8,150 worshippers, includi»»»
QNL marks summer season with discovery, creativity and professional growth
Tribune News Network Doha With the summer season in full swing, Qatar National Library (QNL) has invited heritage professionals, children, families and career-minded adults to a vibrant July of programming spanning cultural conservation, STEM exploration, creative arts, literacy and professional de»»»
Klitschko Thanks Bulgaria for Supporting Ukraine, Calls for Justice Against Russia
Wladimir Klitschko said lasting peace in Ukraine can only be achieved if Russia is held accountable for its actions, emphasizing that justice and consequences for the aggressor are essential to ending the war. Speaking in interviews with Bulgarian National Television and bTV during his visit to Sof»»»
Bulgarians Increase Travel Abroad While Foreign Visits to Bulgaria Also RiseOpinions
In May 2026, Bulgarians made a total of 922,500 trips abroad, marking a 5.5% increase compared with the same month in 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute. Officials reported growth across all categories of travel purpose. Turkey remained the leading destinati»»»
Final Day to Exchange Levs for Euros Without Fees Before New Charges Take EffectOpinions
Today marks the final day on which people in Bulgaria can exchange levs for euros at commercial banks and participating post offices without paying service charges. Beginning tomorrow, both banks and Bulgarian Post will introduce fees for the currency exchange service, while the Bulgarian National »»»
How ships are risking ‘safe’ passage through the Strait of Hormuz
A plan to divert shipping through an alternative corridor off the Omani coast to avoid the threat of mines in the Strait of Hormuz has come under scrutiny after two attacks on ships in recent days. Though Iran and Oman agreed to engage in talks on Monday on the strait's management, the incidents il»»»
Middle East live: US and Iranian delegations in Qatar, no bilateral meeting confirmed
Iran announced it would send a delegation to Qatar on Tuesday for technical meetings, while stressing there would be no direct negotiations with the other side. Meanwhile, Washington said envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Qatar "this week" to take part in high-level meetings.&n»»»
Peru president-elect Fujimori vows 'order and hope' after narrow election victory
Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori pledged on Monday to restore "order and hope" after narrowly defeating left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez in a presidential run-off dominated by surging crime. Fujimori, declared the winner of the June 7 election, said on X Peru was moving closer to "»»»
Trump says Iran requested Doha meeting as Tehran denies direct US talks
US President Donald Trump said on Monday Iran had requested a meeting in Doha on Tuesday, despite Tehran denying direct negotiations with Washington. Trump said the talks would occur in Qatar, while the White House said US envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner would travel there for high-le»»»
Can geothermal power Central Europe’s energy transition?
Beneath the Central and Southeast Europe region lies one of Europe’s most underexploited energy resources. Geothermal energy, long associated with Iceland’s volcanic landscapes, is attracting fresh attention as countries seek cleaner, more secure and less import-dependent sources of energy. The app»»»
Strait of Hormuz: 'Iran has made it very clear that there are new rules', analyst says
Iran said Monday it had held its first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since it signed a preliminary deal to end the Middle East war with the United States. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, says that "t»»»
Ukraine clinched €10bn worth of agreements during recovery conference in Poland
Ukraine left the two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Poland, with some 200 agreements worth over €10bn, Ukrainian Economy, Environment and Agriculture Minister Oleksiy Sobolev said after the June 25-26 meeting. The package included the launch of the first €3.2bn tranche of a wider €»»»
Truth or Fake - Venezuela earthquakes: old footage and AI fakes exploit disaster online
As rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after the twin earthquakes struck, social media has been flooded with misleading videos falsely claiming to show the devastation. Viral clips have been recycled from disasters in other countries, old footage from Venezuela presented as current, and AI-ge»»»
A propos - 'Architecture, city design a frontline of defense' against heatwaves, expert says
FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney discusses cooling solutions in urban environments with Ronita Bardhan, Professor of Sustainable Built Environment and Health at the University of Cambridge. She says that "ultimately architecture and city design is becoming more of a public health infrastructure frontline»»»
French parliament passes fast fashion bill targeting Shein and Temu
The French parliament on Monday passed a bill aimed at curbing the rise of fast fashion, targeting major Asian e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. French senators on Monday passed a revised anti-fast-fashion bill targeting e-commerce platforms including Shein, Temu and AliExpress, after ye»»»
Business - China, EU commerce ministers meet amid widening trade imbalance
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and his Chinese counterpart are meeting in Brussels as Europe prepares countermeasures to battle a flood of cheap imports. Also, oil prices climb after a weekend of renewed strikes between the US and Iran, and South Korea unveils a massive new investment in chip»»»
The Debate - What aftermath for Venezuela? Earthquake relief hampered by political crisis
Kudos to Venezuela's first responders and all the brave citizens still pulling survivors from under the rubble of the 774 buildings that collapsed in last Wednesday’s double earthquakes. Is the sudden pancaking of so many structures - structures built during the boom years of high oil prices, »»»
Pragmatic diplomacy: Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman is committed to de-escalation & peace in the region'
As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari»»»
Healthcare in a heatwave: French hospitals and aged care homes bear the brunt of rising temperatures
Overburdened hospitals, overwhelmed mortuaries and millions suffering in temperatures touching 40°C – prolonged and intense heatwaves are the new normal, and a healthcare burden that France must immediately tackle. Europe has been baking for weeks. An intense and prolonged early summer heatwav»»»
US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed
The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve. The US Supreme Court on Monday expanded President Donald Trump's powers to fire members of independen»»»
Americans' pride in US history and democracy dropped steeply over past decade, poll finds
Americans’ pride in their country's history or the way its democracy works has dropped noticeably over the past decade, according to a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Americans have grown less proud of their country's history or the way its democracy»»»
Syria slams new Israeli incursion in southern Daraa province
The Syrian foreign ministry on Monday condemned Israeli incursions and bombardment in the country's south a day after Israeli forces advanced into the village of Abidin, where angry residents tried to block the road with stones to stop the patrol. The Israeli military has conducted at least 70»»»
Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will call a referendum on a proposed constitutional amendment that would strengthen the power of parliament and the prime minister, the country's justice minister said Monday. The country's National Assembly overwhelmingly backed the reform in a vote earlie»»»
At least six killed in shooting in Stade in northern Germany, police say
At least six people have been killed in a shooting in the northern German city of Stade, police said Monday. Two people have been detained, including the suspected shooter. Six people were killed in a shooting on Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said»»»
The World This Week - Iran's 'Guardian Angel' route, Britain awaits Burnham
Political change in Britain has dominated the headlines this week with Keir Starmer’s resignation paving the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister, while the country also marks 10 years since the Brexit vote. Also, fresh peace talks between the US and Iran have begun amid continuing tension»»»