A US border patrol officer has shot and killed a man in Minneapolis. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, is the second person to be shot dead by a federal agent in the city this month. The authorities have used tear gas to disperse protesters who have returned to the streets to protest against the op»»»

Darlene Regis Game on, Doha! Only a few days left before the Batang PBA Middle East tips off in Qatar, promising 3 days of thrilling basketball action from February 6 to 8, 2026. Officially endorsed by Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), this historic event »»»

Darlene Regis The Overseas Filipino Investors and Entrepreneurs-Movement (OFIE-M) successfully conducted its Leadership Seminar 2026 on January 16, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, uniting officers, board members, and committee heads for an afternoon dedicated to learning, strategy, and collaborati»»»

Darlene Regis The 6th Philippine Property & Investment Show-Qatar (PPIS-Q) “Kabayan Connect Qatar: Reintegration & Innovation Conference” is scheduled for February 6, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Doha — The Business Park, promising a day of insights, networking, and opportunities for Filipino professi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Each year, the International Day of Education – marked on January 24 – offers an opportunity to explore how learning takes place across different settings. Alongside formal education systems, cultural and public spaces are increasingly part of this landscape. Museums have »»»

QNA Doha President of Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF) Abeer Al Khalifa affirmed that Qatar Foundation schools place great importance on the use of technology as a core pillar for enhancing learning and developing future skills. In »»»

An American Airlines airplane taxis across the runway at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, which has seen the most flights canceled amid a winter storm on Saturday. Photo by Jerome Myron/EPA Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed from Texas through the Northe»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha As the world marks International Day of Education on January 24, conversations around access to learning are evolving beyond enrollment and infrastructure toward deeper questions of belonging, engagement, and life outcomes. In Education City, Qatar Foundation (QF) is at the forefr»»»

QNA Doha During the spectacular ceremony launched at the Katara Cultural Village, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday crowned the winners of the Mzayen Championship, marking the epic finale of the 17th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026). The festival is held un»»»

Los Angeles: A man was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, the largest city in the US state of Minnesota, on Saturday morning, authorities said. The incident marks the latest deadly encounter during an ongoing federal immigration enforcement operation in the city. Witnesses were quote»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Academy Al Khor, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, hosted its first annual Parents’ Forum, held in conjunction with the International Day of Education. The forum highlighted the importance of strong partnerships between families and schools, and th»»»

Qatari rally legend Nasser Al Attiyah once again proved his dominance by conquering the 2026 Oman Rally, securing a remarkable 9th victory at the iconic event. This latest triumph also marks his 92nd career win in the Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), further extending his record as the most s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) joint Typhoon squadron with Qatar, 12 Squadron, has deployed to the Gulf for defensive purposes amid heightened regional tensions, under the UK–Qatar Defence Assurance Agreement, the UK Embassy in Doha has confirmed. The deployment underscores t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous sponsors, Qatar Charity enabled 20 outstanding orphans under its care in Burkina Faso to perform Umrah, as part of the comprehensive care programmes delivered through its “Rofaqa” initiative. This journey is an extension of a series of Umrah tr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian response to severe winter conditions, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a winter assistance project benefiting 532 families of orphans and families with special needs in the Tal Rifaat and Azaz areas of northern Syria. The initiative forms part»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Qatari young women professional entrepreneurs Mashael Alsulaiti Law Firm and ICELIS Global recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate through joint forums, conferences, policy roundtables, and advisory initiatives to shape a sustainable and technological»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), has announced the opening of registration for the 62nd edition of the Annual School Qur’an Memorisation Competition, to be held under the patronage of Ministe»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar successfully hosted the inaugural edition of “FuelFest” in Qatar at Katara South Parking, welcoming more than 6,260 fans to a high-energy automotive and entertainment festival that brought together global car culture, live music, and international celebrity app»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has announced the admission of 39 students to the Class of 2030 through its Early Decision application round.This admitted group marks the largest Early Decision cohort in the history of th»»»

BAGHDAD, Jan 23 (KUNA) - The Iraqi Ministry of Oil said that Al-Faw oil depot in the southern Basra Governorate caught fire on Friday due to an electric short circuit.Firefighters and local civil defense forces rushed to the site and managed to put out the fire in a record one-hour time, according »»»

3271717 WASHINGTON -- Kuwait Embassy in Washington vigilance for a massive winter storm in mid-west and eastern coastal states this weekend. 3271620 WASHINGTON -- The US government formally withdraws from the World Health Organization and suspends all funding to the global health body. 3271723 RABA»»»

Two of China's top-ranking generals have been removed amid President Xi Jinping's continued purge of military generals who are accused of corruption. File Photo by Daniel Torok/The White House/UPI | License Photo Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Gen. Zhang Youxia no longer is Chinese President Xi Jinping's top mil»»»

Tunis, Jan. 24 (TAP) - More than 40 Jordanian importers, in coordination with the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX), have conducted field visits to olive oil production sites since November 2025, said CEPEX CEO, Mourad Ben Hassine.In a first phase,...»»»

DOHA: A Qatari security force has departed for the Republic of Italy to take part in securing the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, following the completion of comprehensive readiness preparations in line with the highest international standards. The deployment will contribute to the implem»»»

A man is under arrest and might be charged after driving a vehicle into a Detroit Metro Airport terminal and injuring six on Friday night. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 24 (UPI) -- An unidentified man has been arrested after he drove a vehicle into a Detroit Metro Airport termi»»»

Muscat: Qatar's Nasser Al Attiyah once again proved his dominance by conquering the 2026 Oman Rally, securing a remarkable 9th victory at the iconic event. This latest triumph also marks his 92nd career win in the Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), further extending his record as the most succe»»»

Tunis, Jan. 24 (TAP) - Sidi Bou Saïd, located in the northern suburbs of the capital, is raising growing concern among residents over the risk of landslides, particularly on the eastern side of the hill. These fears have intensified following...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the 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 (Arabian Gulf Security 4), hosted by the State»»»

German police have arrested a Lebanese national on suspicion of being a member of Hamas and planning attacks in Europe. The man, named as "Mohammad S", was stopped at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport after arriving from Beirut on Friday evening. Federal prosecutors said that in August 2025 he helped pr»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the deployment of an international stabilisation force, and an immediate humanitarian truce in Sudan during separate calls with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Gaza Representative Nickolay Mladenov. I»»»

The Egyptian government intends to offer treasury bills, bonds and sukuk worth a combined EGP 2.703trn during the third quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, according to data published by the Ministry of Finance. The planned issuances, which will be executed by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on »»»

ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - The first day of trilateral talks on Ukraine was held at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, a residence where the UAE president frequently receives high-level foreign guests, a Sputnik correspondent reported. The delegations met at Al Shati Palace, located on the coast of a canal f»»»

Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Saturday stressed the importance of never obstructing Gaza-bound humanitarian aid, along with the full implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire accord in the enclave, as well as immediately embarking on Gaza redevelopment to make it vibra»»»

Houston: A massive winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain on New Mexico and Texas Saturday as it spread across the United States towards the northeast, threatening tens of millions of Americans with blackouts, transportation chaos and bone-chilling cold. Shoppers stripped supermarket shelves as»»»

Donald Trump has praised UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan after comments made by the president that allied forces avoided the front lines prompted criticism from veterans and politicians. Earlier this week Trump angered US allies by downplaying the role of Nato troops in the war and doubted wh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iraq’s Coordination Framework Nominated Al-Maliki for Premiership 24-01-2026 20:45 PM Iraq’s Coordination Framework (CF) on Saturday offici»»»

Doha: Qatar's capital city Doha ranked among the lowest traffic congested cities in the Gulf region and West Asia, registering a 135.1 in West Asia's "Traffic Index by City 2026." According to the online database Numbeo which specialises in quality of life metrics, Doha ranked second to Oman's capi»»»

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha addressed supporters on Saturday during a protest held in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, accusing the ruling majority of corruption and calling for the government’s removal. In his speech, Berisha listed what he described as major scandals involving the c»»»

Minor students honored, in presence of Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait»»»

Hasakah, Jan. 24 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Saturday it has begun pumping raw gas from the Jbessa fields in Hasakah to the Furqlus gas plant in Homs countryside at 35-bar pressure. The company said that the move is intended to supply gas for electricity generation, with a dail»»»

Hasakah, Jan. 24 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Saturday it has begun pumping raw gas from the Jbessa fields in Hasakah to the Furqlus gas plant in Homs countryside at 35-bar pressure. The company said that the move is intended to supply gas for electricity generation, with a dail»»»

Poland is increasingly replacing the Netherlands as the main logistics hub for British e-commerce companies serving the EU market. Since Brexit, deliveries from the UK to the EU have slowed by 2–4 days and cross-border costs have risen by 30–50%, prompting retailers to seek cheaper and more predict»»»

Construction of the five-star Hotel Mearl in Kołobrzeg is nearing completion, with opening planned for mid-2026. Located directly by the beach on Sułkowskiego Street, on the site of the former “Proton” holiday center, the hotel will offer 369 rooms, including 18 suites. Facilities will include two »»»

Bulgarian venture capital fund Eleven Ventures is planning a significant expansion into Poland, intending to invest around 25% of its new €100 million fund in Polish start-ups. Active since 2012, Eleven has so far focused mainly on Southern and Central Europe, but now sees Poland as one of the most»»»

Polish courts may soon face another serious challenge as interest grows in lawsuits related to the WIBOR benchmark used in złoty-denominated loans. Experts warn that a surge in such cases could further overload an already strained judiciary, potentially leading to paralysis similar to the wave of S»»»

BMW Group Polska closed 2025 with its best results ever in Poland, delivering over 38,200 vehicles across BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad—about 12% more year on year. BMW alone registered a record 31,298 cars, up 15.4%, securing nearly a 25% share of the premium segment and ranking fourth in the overal»»»

Singapore: Singapore will invest more than Sg$1 billion ($785 million) in public research on artificial intelligence through 2030 to bolster its capabilities and enhance global competitiveness, the government said Saturday. The fund will enable Singapore to establish "world-class" research centres,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 24-01-2026 19:53 PM Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed Hezbollah wounded fighters on their day which coincides with the birthda»»»

China will “eat up” Canada if Ottawa refuses to cooperate with Washington, US President Donald Trump said on Friday. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Canada opposes his planned Golden Dome missile defense system, which is inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome. “Canada is against The Golden»»»

Thousands of protesters march in sub-zero temperatures during "ICE Out" day to protest the federal government's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Minnesota officials confirmed on Saturday morning that anothe»»»