NRA stress right to carry weapons in wake of Minneapolis shooting
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has joined other US gun lobby groups in calling for a "full investigation" by the Trump administration into the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Comments from the NRA come after a border agent fatally shot Pretti - registered nurse at a Veterans Affairs hosp»»»
At DIMDEX, Boeing unveils advanced technologies for the region
Global security is widely regarded as a shared responsibility essential to stability and growth. DIMDEX reflects this principle by showcasing advanced defence technologies, including integrated systems, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, alongside events addressing current and future secur»»»
QF’s BilAraby explores identity, collective memory on Int’l Day of Education
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby hosted a panel discussion, ‘Education from the Roots: A Strong Identity, Renewed Learning,’ to mark the International Day of Education on Sunday. Held as part of a Qatar Foundation (QF) event, the panel was moderated by Habes Howail, government »»»
Eastern Mediterranean University delegation visits Doha to strengthen academic ties with Qatar
A three-member delegation from Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), led by Prof Dr Hasan Kılıç, President of EMU, is currently visiting Doha as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to expand its international academic presence and strengthen »»»
QF highlights value of multilingualeducation at Thunai Conference
Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar Foundation (QF) marked the International Day of Education 2026, experts shared insights into why multilingual education matters and how learning can build bridges between the past and the future, through the Thunai Conference. One of a series of events and platfor»»»
Arabian Gulf Security 4 exercise begins in Qatar
QNA Doha Under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Joint Tactical Exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (Arabian Gulf Security 4), was launched in Qatar »»»
MoPH: Five apprehended for practising unlicensed cosmetic medical services
QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the apprehension of five unlicensed individuals practising specialised cosmetic medical activities in a beauty salon. The ministry stated that the apprehension was carried out in cooperation with the relevant authorities, and that all lega»»»
Patronised by PM, inaugural Doha Legal Forum to convene today
QNA Doha Under the patronage of 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 organised by the Ministry of Jus»»»
Q Live opens a global cultural window through sport, volunteering, digital influence
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Doha witnessed on Saturday the launch of a large-scale international cultural and volunteer-driven gathering with the official opening of the Match for Hope Fans Festival at Place Vendôme, marking a moment where sport, creativity, and social impact converged before a diverse »»»
New batch of humanitarian aid reaches QC camp in Sudan’s Al-Fasher
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a new package of essential humanitarian assistance for displaced people who have arrived in the Al-Fasher area of Sudan, as part of a series of relief, shelter, health and food interventions carried out at the Qatar Charity Camp for the d»»»
Ride for Education 2026 concludes supporting EAA’s global projects
Tribune News Network Doha Marriott Business Council Qatar successfully concluded the 2026 edition of ‘Ride for Education’, held on January 23 at Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, in partnership with the Qatar Cycling Federation and Qatar Cyclists Centre, and brought together hotel team»»»
MoCI recalls Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator models
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford and Lincoln dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Expedition 2020 and 2018 models, and Lincoln Navigator 2020 models. The recall is due to the possibility that in some of the affected vehicl»»»
Ashghal wins Procurement Excellence Award
Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has been awarded the Procurement Excellence Award from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the Authority has announced. The award was granted to the Engineering Services Department, reflecting Ashghal’s commitment »»»
QC reaches nearly half a million beneficiaries in Tanzania in 2025
Tribune News Network Doha Continuing its humanitarian and development mission, Qatar Charity (QC), with generous support from donors in Qatar, implemented 1,365 projects across Tanzania in 2025, benefiting 474,770 people nationwide. The initiatives were delivered across key sectors including water »»»
Digital transformation to be MCIT focus at Web Summit Qatar 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is preparing to participate in the third edition of Web Summit Qatar 2026, one of the leading technology events in the Middle East and North Africa region, taking place from February 1 to 4, 2026 at the Doha »»»
Global Perspectives events series of CNN comes to Doha in April
Tribune News Network Doha Following the success of its inaugural event last November, Global Perspectives: On Africa, CNN will hold the second full edition of its new events franchise in Doha, Qatar, on April 20 2026. CNN will convene dignitaries, political and business leaders, and visionaries for»»»
Al Muraikhi receives Turkish Deputy FM
AL MURAIKHI RECEIVES TURKISH DEPUTY FM Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Musa Kulaklikaya in Doha on Sunday. The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance and devel»»»
NHRC unites society against drugs through rights based approach: Experts
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Participants in the recently concluded Fourth NHRC Forum 2026 organised by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), in partnership with the Ministry of Interior, have described the event as an important platform that brought stakeholders together to combat the scourge of dru»»»
MECC launches series of seminars to train new employees
QNA Doha 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’s professional awareness and familiarise them with the sector’s tasks, responsibiliti»»»
Over 60 Minnesota CEOs call for 'immediate deescalation' in the state - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Protesters confront federal officers following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday. Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Target and UnitedHealth are among dozens Minnesota-based companies' CEOs calling for t»»»
BREAKING: Hungary claim silver in men's Water Polo European Championships!
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Rama Condemns Violence After Opposition Protest, Voices Support for Injured Police
Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday condemned acts of violence and the destruction of public property following a nationwide opposition protest, while expressing solidarity with police officers injured during clashes. In a post on the social media platform X, Rama said peaceful protest is a democrati»»»
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»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT
KUWAIT -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirms the significance of robotic surgery in the development of healthcare system in Kuwait. RIYADH -- OIC Secretary-General welcomes the UAE's hosting of Russia- Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi. WASHINGTON -- An American citizen is shot dead by fede»»»
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»»»