Yellow Code Issued for Low Temperatures and Significant Snowfall across Most of Bulgaria
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued a yellow code for low temperatures and snowfall on Monday for almost the entire country, the NIMH said on its official website. The warning is for sub-zero daytime temperatures and significant snowfall. It is in force for nearly all »»»
Russian drone strike on civilian bus kills 12 miners - UPI.com
At least 12 miners were killed Sunday in a Russian drone strike on their bus in the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine. Photo courtesy of State Emergency Service of Ukraine/X Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A Russian drone strike in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region has killed at least 12 min»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa unveils Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan
Doha, Qatar: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), in collaboration with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), presents Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan, an exhibition exploring over five thousand years of Afghanistan’s history, art, and culture. On view from February 2 to May 30, 202»»»
Amiri Guard Commander and UK Defence Attache discuss cooperation
Amiri Guard Commander H E Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met yesterday at Barzan Camp with UK Defence Attache to Qatar Captain (Navy) Charlie Fuller. During the meeting, they discussed military cooperation between the two sides and ways to enhance and develop them. Senior office»»»
Ministry of Justice participates in Third Qatar University Book Fair 2026
Doha: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has participated in the Third Qatar University Book Fair 2026, organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Qatar University (QU). At this three-day fair, which kicked off yesterday, the MoJ’s booth showcases legal releases alongside Qatari legislat»»»
Qatar ports start 2026 with sharp increase in container, cargo traffic
Doha, Qatar: Qatar ports (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) began 2026 on a strong note with prospects appearing brighter for the country as the ports witnessed a robust surge in handling of container and cargo volumes in January this year compared to the same period last year. Mwani Qatar stated in a post o»»»
Arab region’s economic progress ‘impressive despite tough times,’ IMF chief says
Dubai: Despite ongoing global uncertainty, the Arab region has maintained growth momentum and strengthened its economic foundations, the International Monetary Fund’s managing director said at a regional fiscal forum. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“It is impressive w»»»
NHRC Chairperson meets Chief of IOM Mission
Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) H E Firas Adel Al Budeiri yesterday. During the meeting, they explored aspects of the partnership between the two sides and d»»»
American School of Doha film students reel in awards at Paris film competition
Doha, Qatar: Ten ASD IB Film students travelled to Paris on January 20 to participate in the Clash of the Titans, a 48-hour film competition hosted by the American School of Paris. Exclusively for IB Film students, the contest included teams from Shanghai American School, International School of Be»»»
Fire Station opens studios to public
Doha, Qatar: Fire Station opens its doors and invites the public to experience Open Studios, a one-day immersive event taking place on February 5, 2026, from 12pm to 8pm, at the iconic Fire Station building. Taking place alongside Art Basel Qatar, this annual event offers the public a rare, behind-»»»
Home Centre launches 2026 Ramadan collection
Doha, Qatar: This Ramadan, Home Centre introduces its latest seasonal collections, inspired by the real families and everyday moments that define the holy month. Rooted in the belief that Ramadan is shaped by personalities rather than perfection, Home Centre Launches Its 2026 Ramadan Collection wit»»»
QPNC to participate in Dubai 2026 World Stamp Exhibition
Doha: The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre (QPNC), of the Ministry of Culture, is set to participate in the five-day Dubai 2026 World Stamp Exhibition, slated to kick off on Wednesday in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. This marks the largest external participation for QPNC, as it is poised t»»»
Banks, ATMs vandalized in central Athens
A group of about 15 youths smashed a string of bank shopfronts and cash machines in central Athens before dawn Monday. Police said four people were initially detained on suspicion of participating in the attacks but were released without charges. The spree of vandalism occurred on central Patission»»»
Netherlands Fast-Tracks Retooling Civilian Infrastructure for NATO’s Next War
As NATO pushes the non-existent ‘Russia threat’ narrative, the Netherlands is among the frontrunners preparing for a potential conflict by 2030, says Russia's Ambassador to the kingdom, Vladimir Tarabrin. Accelerated militarization of the Netherlands involves the systematic development and conversi»»»
Doha hosts Chef de Mission Meeting for 4th GCC Games
Doha, Qatar: Doha yesterday hosted the Chef de Mission Meeting for the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, scheduled to take place from May 11 to 22 with the participation of top athletes from all six GCC countries. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, Director General of the Orga»»»
Qatar Family Counselling Centre concludes pre-marriage training programme
Doha, Qatar: A family counselling centre in Qatar has concluded the latest edition of its pre-marriage training programme, aimed at helping young couples build stable and healthy marital relationships. The Family Counselling Centre (Wifaq), which operates under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work,»»»
New qualifying stage at Qatar International Rally marks a regional first
Lusail, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation’s (QMMF) introduction of a new Qualifying Stage for this coming weekend’s Qatar International Rally marks a first for rallying in the Middle East. The FIA’s Regional Rally Sporting Regulations now include the running of both free practice and»»»
Venum 3 adds star power to Katara Boxing Championship
Doha, Qatar: The curtain came down on the 8th Katara Boxing Championship at the Katara Amphitheatre, with Venum 3 Fight Night providing a spectacular finale to the three-day event. Russia’s Ali Aliev emerged as the new WBC Cruiserweight Muay Thai World Champion in one of the highlights of the day a»»»
Al Jasra Cultural Club holds literary evening on ‘Rimal Al Udeid’ by novelist Abdulaziz Al Sheikh
Doha, Qatar: Al Jasra Cultural and Social Club, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, organised a literary evening to reflect on the novel Rimal Al Udeid, “Sands of Al Udeid”, authored by the Qatari writer Abdulaziz Al Sheikh. The event was part of the club’s 2026 cultural season, which features»»»
Thousands of mutilated kids will sue ‘Mengele’ gender surgeons – Musk
US surgeons who perform ‘gender transition’ procedures on minors could face thousands of lawsuits, Elon Musk has said. He likened them to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, who carried out sadistic medical experiments on prisoners at the Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration camp during the Second World War.»»»
Al Sadd’s title charge gathers pace after win over Al Gharafa
Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have made an incredible comeback in the Qatar Stars League (QSL), with Saturday’s 3-1 victory over leaders Al Gharafa bringing them closer in the title race. After a struggling start to their title defence, Al Sadd have notched up a seventh straight victory to move to 29 points»»»
QRCS supports patients with heart problems in Yemen
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), in partnership with Qatar Charity, has supplied EPIQ CVx, an advanced echocardiography (ECG) machine, to the Cardiovascular Centre in Taiz, Yemen, in order to enhance the quality of diagnostic services for patients, at a total cost of $61,146. The new»»»
Al Hajri claims double to top QTCC table
Doha, Qatar: Mansour Al Hajri completed a clean sweep at the Qatar Touring Car Championship (QTCC) 2025 Round 4 with back-to-back victories at the Lusail International Circuit to increase his chances of winning the series title. After winning Race 1 in a Toyota GT86 with a time of 23:57.420, Al Haj»»»
Junior Sports Event at PISQ celebrates team spirit
Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School, Qatar (PISQ) hosted its Junior Sports Event, a vibrant celebration of physical fitness, creativity, and teamwork, featuring enthusiastic participation from the KG and Primary Wings. The event beautifully reflected the school’s commitment to holistic devel»»»
Strong results for QMMF Team at Hail Baja
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) enjoyed an outstanding performance at the Hail Baja, with its drivers delivering strong results across multiple categories. Mohammed Al Marri secured 1st place in the SSV category as part of the Middle East Baja Championship, while Abdulaz»»»
Aspetar inaugurates Sports Orthobiologic Laboratory to serve professional athletes
Doha, Qatar: Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, has officially announced the opening of its Sports Orthobiologic Laboratory, a pioneering initiative aimed at reinforcing Aspetar’s status as a global leader in sports and regenerative medicine. This new addition significantly enhances»»»
Two leaky tanks caused deadly cookie factory blast
A basementthat appears nowhere in the building blueprints and two undeclared propane tanks are at the center of investigations into the causes of the explosion that destroyed the Violanta cookie factory near the city of Trikala, killing five women workers and injuring the seven others present on th»»»
Doha Festival City to welcome Primark
Doha, Qatar: Reinforcing its role as the first destination to bring global brands to Qatar, Doha Festival City has announced the first-to-market opening of Primark later in 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s retail landscape. Delivered in partnership with Alshaya Group, Primark’s Qata»»»
Trump Hopeful of Iran Deal after Tehran Warns of Regional War
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country's supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Iranian republic would trigger a regional war. Following the Iranian authorities' deadly response to anti-government protests that peaked last mon»»»
'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia
On his Russian TV show, a famous presenter takes aim and unleashes a tirade against the UK. I'm just glad it's not his finger on the nuclear button. "We still haven't destroyed London or Birmingham," barks Vladimir Solovyov. "We haven't wiped all this British scum from the face of the earth." He so»»»
Outgoing Social Policy Minister to Open Renovated Nursing Home in Glavinitsa
Outgoing Minister of Labour and Social Policy, Borislav Gutsanov, will open on Monday the fully renovated nursing home in the village of Glavinitsa, Pazardzhik Municipality, the Ministry announced. The facility has been refurbished and equipped with new furniture and is one of twelve social service»»»
Hungary storm into women’s Water Polo Euro semi-finals after crushing Israel
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Oil Prices Fall Nearly 5% on US-Iran De-escalation
Oil prices fell nearly 5% on Monday, heading for the steepest single-session decline in more than 6 months, after US President Donald Trump said Iran was "seriously talking" with Washington, signaling de-escalation with an OPEC member. Brent crude futures were down $3.30, or 4.8%, at $66.02 per bar»»»
Egypt's Sisi, King of Jordan Stress Need for Full Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II stressed on Sunday the need for the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and US President Donald Trump's peace plan. The leaders met in Cairo for talks on the developments in Gaza, said the Egyptian Presidency. They reiterat»»»
Minister of Interior meets UK’s National Security Adviser
Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with National Security Adviser of the United Kingdom H E Jonathan Nicholas Powell, in London, UK. The meeting discussed a number of topics of common interest. It also d»»»
Diabetes Qatar holds training for nursing staff on supporting students living with diabetes
Doha, Qatar: The Diabetes Qatar, organised a specialised training course for school nurses on January 30–31, at its headquarters, with the participation of 23 school nurses, with the aim of strengthening the competencies of school nursing staff and equipping them to safely and effectively support s»»»
Chinese man extracts gold from old Sim cards, then tells others not to
It sounds like alchemy, the turning of ordinary substances into gold and yet, that’s exactly what one Chinese man is laying claim to. He apparently managed to extract the honeyed metal from Sim cards. The news has created some buzz online and resulted in a frenzy to buy Sim cards. Or, it had before»»»
Minister Gutsanov to Open Renovated Nursing Home in Glavinitsa
Minister of Labour and Social Policy, Borislav Gutsanov, will open on Monday the fully renovated nursing home in the village of Glavinitsa, Pazardzhik Municipality, the Ministry announced. The facility has been refurbished and equipped with new furniture and is one of twelve social services already»»»
UDST advances innovation at Web Summit Qatar
Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is participating in Web Summit Qatar 2026 through a strong showcase of student-founded startups, faculty-led sessions, and strategic ecosystem engagement, reinforcing its role as a national driver of applied entrepreneurship and tech»»»
Pakistan Embassy, PISQ launch drive to plant 1,000 native trees
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), has launched a Planting 1,000 Native Seedlings Initiative with the active participation of students and staff of Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ). The initiative was presente»»»
Syria Kurds Impose Curfew in Northeast Cities before Govt Deal Begins
Syrian Kurdish security forces on Sunday announced a curfew early next week in two cities in the country's northeast, ahead of the implementation of a recent deal struck with the government in Damascus. Damascus and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive agreement on Friday to gradually integrate t»»»
Kamchybek Tashiev hands over 20 vehicles to medical workers in Naryn region - | 24.KG
Twenty new official vehicles were handed over to local medical organizations in Naryn region. Kamchybek Tashiev, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), presented the keys to the heads of hospitals and Family Medicine Centers. The donation of the vehicles is part»»»
Contemporary Art From Qatar collection launched at VCUarts
Doha, Qatar: Art collector and cultural patron H E Sheikh Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al-Thani traced the evolution of Qatari contemporary art over three decades during a conversation at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), held alongside the launch of his new book »»»
MoFA Secretary General bids farewell to Ambassador of Thailand
Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met yesterday with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Qatar H E Sira Swangsilpa on the occasion of the end of his tenure. Al Hammadi extended thanks to the Ambassador for his efforts in suppo»»»
Kazanlak to Host Forum Promoting Agricultural Heritage of Rose Valley
The municipality of Kazanlak is set to host a discussion dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Rose Valley's agricultural intangible cultural heritage in the context of UNESCO lists and the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAH»»»
Slovakia Will Not Terminate Its Nuclear Fuel Supply Contract With Russia
Slovakia does not plan to terminate its agreement with Russia for nuclear fuel supplies for nuclear power plants, Tibor Gaspar, deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament, said. In January, European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen announced that the European Commission was drafting a ban on»»»
Qatar-Sweden tech ties deepen in parallel with diplomatic relations
Doha, Qatar: Sweden’s growing footprint at Web Summit Qatar increasingly mirrors the deepening diplomatic and economic ties between Stockholm and Doha. Since the inaugural edition in 2024, Sweden has maintained a strong and expanding presence at the summit, evolving from a life sciences–focused del»»»
Kyrgyzstan increases budget funding for youth policy - | 24.KG
Funding for youth development in Kyrgyzstan has increased, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev said at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development and Information Technologies, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs of Parliament. According »»»
Bad Bunny calls 'ICE OUT' in forceful Grammy speech
It is music's biggest night - but politics is still playing a leading role at the Grammy Awards. Artists including Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny and British singer Olivia Dean, as well as country star Shaboozy and Cuban-American icon Gloria Estefan, used their wins to call out the Trump administr»»»
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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah patronizes and attends the flag hoist ceremony at Bayan Palace»»»