“We are open to everyone”: Syria’s investment head says Chevron oil project announcement is coming
Dubai: Syria will soon announce a major oil project with US energy giant Chevron, the head of the country’s investment authority said on Tuesday, as Damascus seeks to attract foreign capital after years of conflict and isolation. Talal Helali, chairman of the Syria Investment Authority, made the re»»»
A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant
A newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy, health officials said. New Mexico officials this week warned people to avoid consuming unpasteurised dairy products following the death. Interest in and sales of raw milk have been »»»
'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie addresses mother's abductor
US news anchor Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have posted an emotional video where they address whoever could have abducted their mother. "We are ready to talk," she says in the video posted to Instagram. "We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear f»»»
Low-cost anti-obesity drugs Ozempic, Wegovy force market reset for makers
Dubai: The rapid fall in US prices for blockbuster anti-obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy is reshaping the obesity treatment market, expanding access for millions of patients while hitting manufacturers in sharply different ways. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Once pri»»»
Here's what international law says about striking energy facilities in war
THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Russian missiles and drones have pounded Ukraine’s energy grid in recent weeks, plunging people into frozen darkness in one of the country’s coldest winters on record. Ukraine has accused Russia of illegally targetting power infrastructure during the war to deny civilians li»»»
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to embark on five-day India visit on Thursday
New Delhi: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie will travel to India for a State Visit from Thursday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be Herminie's first visit to India since assuming office in October last year, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). He is »»»
Cyberattacks targetting the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics thwarted: Foreign minister
Italy has thwarted a series of Russian cyberattacks targeting the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the foreign minister said Wednesday, as security operations ramp up with just hours to go before the opening ceremony. The attacks were "on foreign ministry offices, starting with Washington, and also s»»»
Measles cases surge across the Americas: Regional health organisation issues alert
MEXICO CITY: The Pan American Health Organisation, PAHO, issued a new epidemiological alert following a surge of measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers. It also called for urgent vaccination campaigns, highlighting that 78% of recent cases involved unvaccinated»»»
Chinese national who exposed rights abuses freed from US detention after being granted asylum
WASHINGTON: Guan Heng, a Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland, has been released from federal detention more than five months after being swept up in the Trump administration's mass immigration enforcement operation. Guan was released and reunited with his mother on Tues»»»
Trump suggests 'softer touch' needed on immigration, but mass deportations won't stop
US President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that a "softer touch" may be needed on immigration, as his administration said 700 federal officers would be pulled from Minnesota. But mass deportations would not stop. Also Read: Golden Globes 2026: Mark Ruffalo turns red carpet into powerful 'Be Good»»»
Philippines: Signal # 2 areas named as tropical storm Basyang (Penha) moves toward Eastern Mindanao
Manila: Tropical storm Basyang (international name: Penha), has maintained its strength while moving toward Eastern Mindanao. Weather trackers show the storm's projected path from its current position southeast of the Philippines, curving westward across Mindanao, then northwest toward the Visayas.»»»
Lebanon President meets Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc chief MP Mohammad Raad at Baabda Palace – Ya Libnan
Share: President Joseph Aoun, received on Wednesday the head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, at the Baabda Palace. The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmad Mehna and the President’s special advisor, Brigadier General Andre Rahal, Hezbollah’s website Al Manar reported. After the me»»»
Dubai-born Shaan Singh wins sixth Grammy, celebrates with friends at Top Golf LA
Dubai: At 3am in Los Angeles, just hours after winning his sixth Grammy Award, sound engineer who was born and raised in Dubai Shaan Singh was already back in work mode. The sound engineer, recognized for his work on Jelly Roll’s album Beautifully Broken, which won Best Contemporary Country Album a»»»
Glencore-Tinto: What to know about mining's biggest merger
Anglo-Australian metals giant Rio Tinto is in talks to acquire Swiss competitor Glencore, potentially creating the world's largest mining firm at a time of soaring demand for copper. Here's how things stand ahead of a takeover bid deadline set for Thursday. Birth of a giantMining behemoth Rio Tinto»»»
Nike accused of discrimination via DEI programs - UPI.com
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Wednesday asked a federal court to grant a subpoena forcing Nike to provide information related to complaints of systemic discrimination against the shoemaker's white workers. File Photo by Wu Hong/EPA-EFE Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Equal Employment Opportuni»»»
Man gets life sentence for Trump golf course assassination attempt
Florida: Ryan Routh, the man convicted of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in 2024, has been sentenced to life in prison by a federal court, CNN reported. Routh was found guilty in September on five counts, including attempted assassination of a major pre»»»
End of US-Russia nuclear pact a 'grave moment': UN chief
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday urged the United States and Russia to quickly sign a new nuclear deal, as the existing treaty was set to expire in a "grave moment for international peace and security." The New START agreement will end Thursday, formally releasing both Moscow and Washington f»»»
US DHS withdraws 700 personnel from Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- White House border czar Tom Homan said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would pull out 700 federal personnel immediately from Minnesota after weeks of tensions with anti-ICE protesters.This partial redeployment represents 25 percent of the(Immigration and Custom»»»
Kuwait beat Egypt in final of Arab Wheelchair Basketball Championship
KUWAIT, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait national team were proclaimed champions of the first Arab Wheelchair Basketball Championship after a 72-68 victory over the Egyptian team on Wednesday.Palestine team secured a spot on the podium after defeating Syria 53-39.The final game, held at Kuwait Disabled Sport»»»
US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it wants to create a critical minerals "trading bloc" with its allies and partners, using tariffs to maintain minimum prices and defend against China’s stranglehold on the key elements needed for everything from fighter jets to smartphon»»»
Filipino billionaire Manny Villar faces SEC bombshell
Imagine building an empire so large that a single revaluation — one line in your financial statements — wipes out more than one trillion pesos off your assets almost overnight. That’s exactly what happened to Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr., one of the Philippines’ richest, influential men. The 76-year-o»»»
FDA announces Abbott Diabetes Care glucose monitor sensor recall - UPI.com
Abbott Diabetes Care has recalled some of its FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose sensors, the Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday. Photo courtesy Food and Drug Administration Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Officials for Abbott Diabetes Care have recalled some of the company's Fre»»»
Inaugural Art Basel Qatar opens in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Art Basel has opened its first-ever fair in the MENASA region (Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia), marking a significant new chapter in its global evolution and for the international art market. Art Basel Qatar, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investment»»»
Sheikha Moza visits Art Basel Exhibition
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, paid a visit to Art Basel Qatar on Wednesday. “I visited @ArtBasel Qatar today and explored the remarkable artwork of Arab and international artists exhibiting their work. I am p»»»
Justice minister stresses role of Art Basel Qatar in highlighting Qatar’s culture
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi on Wednesday stressed the importance of the “Art Basel Qatar” exhibition in highlighting Qatar’s cultural scene and confirming the progress and cultural and civilizational development achieved by »»»
Sheikha Moza visits Art Basel Exhibition
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, paid a visit to Art Basel Qatar on Wednesday. “I visited @ArtBasel Qatar today and explored the remarkable artwork of Arab and international artists exhibiting their work. I am p»»»
Al Attiyah looking to rewrite history at home as Qatar International Rally gets underway
Tribune News Network Lusail Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah will be bidding for a record-breaking 19th victory from 26 starts when this weekend’s Qatar International Rally gets underway from the Lusail Sports Complex on Thursday afternoon. The in-form Qatari began his challenge for an unprecedented 21st FI»»»
Invest Qatar, Doha Bank sign deal to support foreign investors
Tribune News Network Doha Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, and Doha Bank, one of the country’s largest commercial banks, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at further enhancing the ease of doing business for foreign investors entering the Qatari market. Signed on th»»»
QC launches Alaqraboon Centre to strengthen social welfare in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the Alaqraboon Centre, marking a new and expanded chapter in its efforts to enhance social welfare and humanitarian assistance in the State of Qatar. The Centre was established following approval by Qatar Charity’s Board of Directors in Dece»»»
Al Misnad assures Palestinian minister of continued support
QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation Her Excellency Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has assured Minister of Social Development and Acting Minister of Relief Affairs of the State of Palestine Dr. Samah Hamad of Qatar’s unwavering humanitarian and development support for »»»
Qatar, Slovakia sign visa exemption pact
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Slovakia held a round of political consultations in Doha on Wednesday. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi led Qatar’s side, while State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Marek»»»
GCO, TikTok sign multi-year MoU to support global creative excellence
TikTok participated in Web Summit Qatar 2026 this week through a series of initiatives focused on knowledge exchange, celebrating creativity, and engaging with Qatar’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. As part of participation, TikTok and the Government Communications Office (GCO) signed a Memora»»»
Qatar Museums unveils Rubaiya Qatar programme
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) on Wednesday announced the programme for Rubaiya Qatar, a new nationwide multidisciplinary contemporary art quadrennial developed under the auspices of ALRIWAQ Art + Architecture, the contemporary art and architecture institution of Qatar Museums dedicat»»»
Qatar Airways lends support to inaugural Art Basel Qatar 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways, the Official Premium Partner of Art Basel Qatar 2026, continues its commitment to the renowned global art fair as Art Basel Qatar makes its debut in Doha from February 5-7, with preview days from February 3-4. The airline said its partnership with Art Basel »»»
Paralympian Scout Bassett shares how sport changed her life – and can do the same for others
Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar prepares to celebrate National Sport Day, record-breaking Paralympian Scout Bassett (pictured) – whose life has taken her from being an orphaned child who lost her leg in a chemical fire to the pinnacle of para-athletics – has told Qatar Foundation’s Education Cit»»»
Qatar and Egypt sign MoU for public prosecution cooperation
QNA Cairo Qatar and Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concerning joint cooperation between the Public Prosecutions of both countries. The MoU was co-signed by Qatar’s Attorney-General HE Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, who is currently visiting Cairo, and Egypt’s Attorney-»»»
NSD to showcase curling as part of Qatar-Canada Year of Culture
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s National Sports Day 2026 will spotlight a unique winter sport activation as the Qatar Winter Sports Committee and Qatar Curling invite the public to discover the sport of curling through an interactive Street Curling experience at Qatar Foundation. The activation f»»»
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Festival to bring a week of movement, culture and family fun
Tribune News Network DOHA The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Festival returns this February with five days of dynamic sport, fitness and family-friendly activities, transforming Aspire Zone into a vibrant celebration of movement, wellbeing, and Olympic values. Taking place from February 8 to 12 at »»»
QMC unveils Ramadan 2026 programme lineup
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has announced comprehensive Ramadan 2026 programming plan during a press conference held on Wednesday at Qatar Television headquarters. The new lineup, launched under the slogan “The Crescent of Goodness Returns”, features a rich and diverse sele»»»
Zulal Wellness Resort to Host Community Activation for Qatar National Sports Day
In celebration of Qatar National Sports Day, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is inviting the community to participate in a dynamic, purpose-driven activation designed to inspire unity, movement, and collective achievement. Scheduled for Tuesday, 10 February 2026, from 10am to 1pm, the activation»»»
UDST showcases globalengagement, student mobility at Korea event
Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) participated in EduCon, an international education conference held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, which brought together global leaders, educators, and policymakers to discuss the future of education and workforce deve»»»
Qatar hosts high-level UN event on social development
QNA New York The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of France, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), organised a high-level side event on the margin»»»
Qatar attends 57th session of Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights
QNA Cairo The State of Qatar is participating in the 57th session of the Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights, which kicked off on Wednesday at the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo. Acting Director of the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Sarah Abdull»»»
Al Misnad discusses ties with Syrian official, French envoy
QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Head of the Planning and Statistics Authority in Syria Anas Salim in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed relations between the two countries and ways to strengthe»»»
PM reaffirms Qatar’s support for regional de-escalation efforts in call with Iran FM
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Abbas Araqchi. During the call, they discussed the ongoing efforts to de-escalate »»»
QATAR, HUNGARY HOLD ROUND OFPOLITICAL CONSULTATIONS
A round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Hungary was held in Doha on Tuesday. The Qatari side was headed by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, while the Hungarian side was headed by Deputy State S»»»
Joint tactical exercise of security agencies of GCC states concludes
QNA Doha Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the activities of the joint tactical exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, tit»»»
4 Qatari cities win multiple awards at 15th Arab Cities Award
QNA Doha Four Qatari cities won several awards at the 15th edition of the Arab Cities Award, highlighting Qatar’s advanced standing in urban planning, environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and architectural excellence. Al Rayyan won first place for the Twin Minarets Project, while Do»»»
Toward unified digital app to simplify recreational maritime navigation across ports
Tunis, Feb. 4 (TAP) - A working session held Tuesday, at the Ministry of Tourism was dedicated to presenting an integrated project aimed at digitising and streamlining procedures for recreational maritime navigation between Tunisian ports. The...»»»
Maduro ally Alex Saab, arrested in Venezuela, to be extradited to US again – Ya Libnan
Share: File : Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro(L) is shown with his frontman Alex Saab , a Lebanese Columbian and Venezuelan businessman who is reportedly closely associated with Hezbollah’s illicit financial networks in Latin America. Saab was released from US jail in exchange for 10 Americans »»»