Qatar to participate in 46th OCA General Assembly in Tashkent
Tashkent: Qatar is participating in the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which begins on Monday in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent. The event is expected to mark the election of President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, as the new OCA Presid»»»
Berisha Accuses Police of Violence, Use of Expired Tear Gas During Protest
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha on Sunday accused State Police of using excessive force and expired tear gas against citizens during a protest held a day earlier. In a statement to the media, Berisha claimed police violence was exercised against protesters and bystanders, alleging that tear ga»»»
Kenya's ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack
Prominent Kenyan opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua has alleged there was an attempt on his life during a Sunday church service. Gachagua, who was sacked as deputy president in an impeachment trial in 2024, claimed a gang of rogue police officers had attacked the church in Othaya in the central cou»»»
He went to school barefoot, now tycoon Lucio Tan is about to ride 'nickle boom' wave
Manila: Growing up in Cebu, Lucio Chua Tan Sr. sometimes attended school barefoot. In his teens, he took on manual jobs, as his family struggled to make both ends meet after they moved from China's Amoy province to the central Philippine city with nothing but a grit to survive and thrive. He worked»»»
Hundreds of thousands without power as winter storm hits US
Hundreds of thousands of households in the US have no power as a major storm rolls across the country, which is also leading to flight cancellations and road closures. Snow, ice and freezing rain are creating "life threatening" conditions stretching from Texas to New England that could last for sev»»»
Pres. Trump accuses Minnesota Gov of "inciting Insurrection"
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump accused Mayor of Minneapolis Jacob Lawrence Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of inciting insurrection and covering up for Theft and Fraud in the northern state.Shortly after the two men criticized the ICE for killing a man in Minneapolis»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- 1969 -- Bomb explosions took place at Kuwait National Assembly, house of Interior and Defense Minister Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, and Ministry of Interior building. Twenty-one Kuwaiti nationals and a Palestinian man were arrested. They were members of the Gulf Libera»»»
New York mayor urges residents to brace for severe winter storm
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to exercise caution and prepare for severe winter conditions as a powerful snowstorm, described as the city's worst in five years, approaches with a sharp drop in temperatures. CBS News reported that Mamdani made the rema»»»
Awqaf ministry launches Iftar project as tents increase this year
DOHA: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) announced the launch of the Iftar project for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, revealing an integrated plan that includes the project in terms of the number of Iftar tent locations, capacity, and»»»
Qatar Society of Engineers marks Qatari Engineers Day
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Society of Engineers marked Qatari Engineers Day Sunday, with the support and participation of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Affairs, and in cooperation with the College of Engineering at Qatar University. Qatari Engineers Day is an occasion to celebrate and h»»»
Devastating Juve deal Serie A title blow to Napoli
Turin, Italy: Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning champions nine points behind league leaders Inter Milan. Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic netted in Turin as Juve, revitalised under Luciano Spalletti, m»»»
Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council meets Qatar's Ambassador
Tripoli: The Chairman of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya, HE Dr. Mohamed Al Menfi met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya, HE Dr. Khalid Mohammed bin Zaben Al Dosari. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»
Senate Democrats reject DHS funding after Minneapolis shooting as shutdown looms - UPI.com
Another federal government shutdown is possible if the Senate does approve spending bills by Friday. Activists protest the Minneapolis shooting death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, 37, by Customs and Border Protection officers at Mariachi Plaza in the Boyle Height section of Los Angeles on Saturday. Pho»»»
GCO Director holds strategic meetings in Davos
Davos: The Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani held a series of strategic meetings with global media, technology, and investment leaders, as a member of Qatar's delegation to the World Economic Forum 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland»»»
WhatsApp introduces feature allowing new group members to view recent messages
Washington: Meta-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp announced today the development of a new feature aimed at improving the group experience, allowing new members to view messages sent before they joined, helping them better understand the context of ongoing discussions. The feature was i»»»
Education remains fundamental human right: UNESCO Regional Director
Doha: In a statement marking the day, Director of Unesco’s Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen Salah Khaled, reaffirmed that education remains a fundamental human right, a public good and a shared responsibility. This year’s global theme, “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education,” hig»»»
Arsenal rocked by Man Utd, Villa rekindle Premier League title bid
London: Manchester United inflicted Arsenal's first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title race open on Sunday as Aston Villa beat Newcastle to close within four points of the Gunners. Villa's impressive 2-0 victory at Newcastle took Unai Emery's men level on p»»»
Tunisia to host tripartite consultation mechanism meeting on Libya Monday
Tunis, Jan. 25 (TAP) – Tunisia is hosting on Monday a meeting of the tripartite consultation mechanism on Libya.The meeting will be attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs , Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, Algerian Minister of...»»»
Iran Unveils Mural Warning of Retaliation if US Conducts a Military Strike
Iranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country, as US warships head to the region. The image shows a bird's-eye view of an aircraft carrier with damaged and»»»
Iran Judicial Chief Says Protest Instigators to Receive No Leniency
The head of Iran's judiciary warned on Sunday that those behind a recent wave of anti-government protests could expect punishment "without the slightest leniency". What began earlier this month as demonstrations against the high cost of living boiled over into a broader protest movement that repres»»»
Navigate the event with ease: RTA recommends Dubai Metro for Gulfood 2026
Dubai is set to host the biggest edition of Gulfood, with the global food and beverage exhibition taking place across two major venues for the first time. The event will run from January 26 to 30 at the Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai. Gett»»»
People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique
Tens of thousands of people in Mozambique are being rescued as rising waters continue to devastate the southern African nation - the worst flooding in a generation. Teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK have been helping with life-saving rescue operations. "For me, this is the first time I hav»»»
QF marks the International Day of Education with a community celebration of learning
Doha, Qatar: Educators, students, families, and institutions have come together at Qatar Foundation's International Day of Education celebrations to reaffirm the shared role of society in shaping inclusive and future-ready education. Held at Barahat Msheireb under the theme 'Education is Everyone's»»»
Israel Says Searching for Remains of Last Hostage at Northern Gaza Cemetery
Israeli forces were searching a cemetery in Gaza for the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage still held in the Palestinian territory, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Sunday. The announcement came shortly after Hamas's armed wing said in a statement that it had provided informatio»»»
Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, human rights group says
A leading Venezuelan human rights group says at least 80 political prisoners have been released under pressure from the US. Alfredo Romero, head of Foro Penal, said his group was verifying the identities of those freed from prisons across the country on Saturday - and more releases were likely to t»»»
Awqaf, MOEHE honor contestants in school calligraphy competition
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), honoured students who participated in the second school Arabic calligraphy competition, "Al-Raqeem", for the year 2025, in recognition of their efforts »»»
Inaugural Doha Legal Forum convenes Monday
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the inaugural Doha Legal Forum will convene on Monday. Under the theme "Emerging Trends and Forward-Looking Insights", the forum is organized by the Ministr»»»
Vance says ‘engineered chaos’ driving unrest in Minneapolis
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said protests and unrest in Minneapolis were the result of what he described as “engineered chaos.” The city has seen days of demonstrations after a controversial federal immigration enforcement push in Minnesota; the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has dep»»»
Sex is gone. Why?
Here’s the thing: the world many of us grew up in has vanished, and not because of geopolitics. Because of sex. No, this is not a personal confession. It is an observation about culture. Sex, once treated as central to modern life, is quietly retreating. And the shift is so broad that it tells us s»»»
Does Russia need Greenland’s resources?
Western officials are discussing ways to limit Russian and Chinese access to Greenland’s mineral resources as part of broader Arctic security talks, according to US media reports. The New York Times and Politico, citing unnamed officials, wrote this week that the discussions included restricting no»»»
MECC launches series of seminars to train new employees
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by the environmental affairs sector, launched a series of seminars to train new employees as part of the MECC's efforts to raise employee professional awareness and familiarise them with the sector's tasks, responsibili»»»
Venezuela frees at least 80 political prisoners: NGO
Caracas: At least 80 political prisoners were freed Sunday in Venezuela, where detainees are slowly being released under pressure from the United States, the non-governmental organisation Foro Penal said. The group's director Alfredo Romero said on X that the NGO was verifying the identities of tho»»»
'Hungary Won't Be Intimidated...Zelensky Would Do Well to Remember That' - Orban
Earlier, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelensky stated that every "Viktor" who "lives on Europe’s money while trying to sell out European interests... deserves a smack on the head.” "…Presidents come and go, personal insults can occur, but Hungary’s dignity is a non-negoti»»»
Yamal nets stunner as Barca beat Oviedo to reclaim top spot
Barcelona: Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort. After Real Madrid beat Villarreal on Saturday to take pole position overnight, the Catalans edged a point ahead again. Althoug»»»
New road signs spreading in Europe – when will it reach Hungary?
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Canceled flights, power outages multiply as winter storm batters U.S. - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A young boy sleds down the Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during a winter storm on Sunday. Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected across large parts of the United States as the dangerously cold weather causes major power outages and travel disruptions. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI»»»
Three militants eliminated in security operation in Pakistan
Islamabad: The Pakistani army has announced the elimination of three militants during a security operation in the Panjgur district of Balochistan province in the southwest of the country. In a statement released today, the army said that security forces conducted the operation based on intelligence»»»
Qatar to participate in 46th OCA General Assembly in Tashkent
Tashkent: Qatar is participating in the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which begins on Monday in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent. The event is expected to mark the election of President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, as the new OCA Presi»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Bozhanov: Former President Radev Must Answer Key Questions
Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov said on Sunday that former President Rumen Radev had many questions to answer. In a television interview, Bozhanov said his party wanted clear answers on the rule of law and Bulgaria’s European future, adding that any potential partnership with Radev would d»»»
Tunisia participates at “Les Thermalies” fair in Paris
Tunis, Jan. 25 (TAP)- The National Office of Thermalism and Hydrotherapy participated in the “Les Thermalies” fair, held from January 22 to 25 in Paris.According to the Tunisian Embassy in France, this national participation highlights Tunisia’s...»»»
UAE leaders send condolences to Emir of Kuwait on death of Sheikha Badriah Al Sabah
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikha Badriah Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime M»»»
Russia claims strikes on Ukrainian defence, energy infrastructure
Moscow: Russia said its forces had carried out a series of strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure linked to the country's military-industrial complex. In a statement on Sunday, Russia's Ministry of Defence said its tactical aircraft, attack drones, missile forces and artillery targeted faciliti»»»
First freight train departs from Lattakia port to Aleppo after 15-year halt
Lattakia, Jan. 25 (SANA) The first train transporting grain from the port of Lattakia to the city of Aleppo departed on Sunday, passing through the provinces of Homs and Hama, after a 15-year suspension. The move aims to reactivate Syria’s railway transport system and strengthen its role in carryin»»»
Bowlers, Abhishek fire India to T20 series win over New Zealand
Guwahati: Inspired bowling and a 14-ball fifty by opener Abhishek Sharma led India to a crushing eight-wicket series-clinching win over New Zealand in the third T20 international on Sunday. Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah with figures of 3-17 and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2-18) kept New Zealand down to »»»
Stuck in snow for 24 hours: Tourists endure freezing ordeal in Manali traffic chaos
Dubai: What began as a picture-perfect winter getaway in Himachal Pradesh has turned into a freezing ordeal for hundreds of tourists, as heavy snowfall brought life in Manali to a standstill, leaving travellers stranded in massive traffic jams for more than 24 hours. Snow-clad mountains and trees t»»»
Gold prices surge EGP 580 in one week as supply tightens
Gold prices in Egypt’s local market rose by around EGP 580, or 9.4%, during last week’s trading, driven by a sharp rally in global bullion prices, which climbed by about $392, or 8.5%—the strongest weekly gain in nearly six years. The surge came amid rising demand, escalating geopolitical tensions,»»»
Egypt, Sweden discuss expanding health cooperation ahead of planned ministerial visit
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met Sweden’s ambassador to Cairo Dag Juhlin on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector, including preparations for a planned visit by Sweden’s health minister, the Egyptian health ministry said. Ministry spokesperso»»»
Egypt reaffirms cooperation with UNESCO on water management, climate adaptation
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hany Sewilam, met with Nouraia Sanz, Regional Director of UNESCO’s Cairo Office, ahead of the end of her term, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to continued cooperation with the organisation on water management and climate adaptation, the ministry s»»»
Polaris Parks expands footprint in Sadat City with 1.1 million sqm land acquisition
Polaris Parks for Industrial Development, a leading developer of industrial parks in Egypt, has announced the acquisition of a new 1.1 million square metre land plot in a strategic location in Sadat City. The expansion is expected to attract direct investments of around $1bn and generate approximat»»»
CCIC – Tunisian business mission to Barcelona for Alimentaria & Hostelco 2026, March 22–25
Tunis, Jan. 25 (TAP) - The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Centre (CCIC) announces the organisation of a business mission to Barcelona, Spain, from March 22 to 25, 2026, on the occasion of the “Alimentaria & Hostelco 2026” trade fair, a...»»»