A Tunisian court on Thursday sentenced a lawmaker to eight months in prison for criticising President Kais Saied following recent floods, local media reported. Ahmed Saidani was taken into custody earlier this month after posting on social media about Saied's visits to areas affected by floods, cal»»»

Venezuela’s parliament could pass a long-awaited amnesty law Thursday it is hoped will free hundreds of political prisoners. The bill, pushed by interim president Delcy Rodriguez under pressure from Washington, is meant to apply retroactively to 1999, giving hope to families that loved ones jailed »»»

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites on November 22, and a study published on Thursday suggests environmental harm might occur due to frequent re-entries by rockets and satellites deployed by SpaceX and others. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Freque»»»

According to media reports, US President Donald Trump is weighing initial limited strikes to force Iran into a nuclear deal. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Centre, says that it's unikely the US will manage to overthrow the Iranian gover»»»

Social media users have shared footage of a spectacular explosion that they claim proves the Israeli military is using a highly lethal new weapon in Gaza: a thermobaric bomb. However, the footage has been taken out of context; it actually depicts a conventional explosion. A spectacular shockwave fo»»»

Tunis, Feb. 19 (TAP) - Head of the Fidaa Foundation, Ahmed Jaafar, handed over the keys to three social housing units, Wednesday, to several beneficiaries of the foundation from among wounded victims of the Revolution, in implementation of the right...»»»

The skiers who died in an avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe backcountry are said to have been part of a tight-knit group who often went on ski excursions together. Eight people died after an avalanche struck near Castle Peak in the Sierra Nevada mountains on Tuesday, and rescue teams are searchi»»»

Attendees wait in the rain for the 137th annual Tournament of Roses Parade to begin in Pasadena, Calif., on January 1. El Nino can affect weather patterns throughout the United States for the year. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo A major shift may be brewing in the Pacific Ocean: Forec»»»

It is not unusual for avalanches to be in the news in the northern hemisphere at this time of year, the height of the annual ski season. But Tuesday's deadly incident in California, which took the lives of eight skiers and left one more unaccounted for, and the difficult situation in much of the Al»»»

Dubai: Most UAE residents rarely read the full “terms and conditions” attached to their credit cards or bank accounts. Monthly statements often include a short line saying the terms have been updated, and many customers continue using their cards without thinking about whether anything important ha»»»

The top US military commander for Latin America, General Francis Donovan, and senior Pentagon official Joseph Humire made an unannounced visit to Venezuela on Wednesday for security talks with interim authorities in Caracas. This marks the first US military delegation trip to Venezuela since the ca»»»

As India hosts the AI Impact Summit, we bring you a special edition of Entre Nous from New Delhi. In his address to participants, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about the importance of AI regulation. FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza speaks to GPAI's CEO, Tom David, to find out what is at risk if »»»

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

Microsoft has acknowledged an error causing its AI work assistant to access and summarise some users' confidential emails by mistake. The tech giant has pushed Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat as a secure way for workplaces and their staff to use its generative AI chatbot. But it said a recent issue caus»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) on Thursday announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Experts Credit Solutions Consultancy to conclude an investigation. The investigation found that, between January 2023 and October 2024, ECSC a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Carlos Alcaraz prevailed in tussle on Thursday at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open to preserve his perfect start to 2026. The World No. 1 overcame Karen Khachanov 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-3 at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex centre court to seal his semi-final spot in the»»»

QNA New York Permanent Representative ofQatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani participated in a press briefing held by Arab countries at the UN headquarters, highlighting Israeli occupation’s illegal practices in the West Bank. The group strongly condemned Israel’s rec»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has called on all citizens and residents planning to travel to the Holy Sites to perform Umrah to take the initiative to receive the essential vaccinations that will ensure a safe and healthy journey, foremost among them the meningococc»»»

QNA New York Qatar has reaffirmed its steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people, based on international legitimacy resolutions and the two-state solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders wit»»»

QNA Kuwait Qatar Media Corporation (QMC)took part in the celebration marking the 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of the Joint Programme Production Institution for the Arab Gulf States (GCCJPPI). The QMC delegation comprised Director of the International Cooperation and Agreements Office Abdullah »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The major developments unfolding in Iran since late December are reshaping the country’s image domestically, regionally, and internationally, said Prof. Mahjoob Zweiri, a scholar of contemporary Middle Eastern politics with a specialisation in Iran and the Gulf. Speaking at a r»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its efforts to develop innovative digital solutions that support charitable work, Qatar Charity’s (QC) Alaqraboon Center has launched ‘Smart Coupon’ service—one of its first flagship initiatives designed to provide food assistance to low-income families in Qatar»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council hosted the Industry-Led Innovation Quest Demo Day and Awards Ceremony, bringing together academic leadership, industry partners and key ecosystem stakeholders to spotlight innovative, industry-driven solutions devel»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) continues to advance the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises through the SMEs Go Digital Programme, a national initiative launched toward the end of 2024 to provide a practical pathway for SMEs to str»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) will host the 2026 Strategic Leaders Global Summit on Graduate Education from November 1 to 3, 2026 under the theme ‘Agile Pathways: New Architectures for Graduate Education’. Building on global discussions about how emerging technologies and shifting»»»

QNA Doha The formation of the Board of Directors of Mada Assistive Technology Centre – Qatar chaired by Minister of Social Development and Family, HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, has been announced. The formation of the board underscoreshigh-level support for the Centre’s role in empowering»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Amna Essa Hilal Al Kuwari, a 2025 graduate of Northwestern University in Qatar, has received the Platinum Medal at the 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award ceremony, earning the highest national distinction for academic and societal excellence. Her recognition marks a his»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation’s Al Wakra Hospital (AWH) has been awarded Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centred Care (PCC) by Planetree International. This certification recognises the organisation’s achievement and innovation in delivering person-centred care. Al»»»

1 of 5 | Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Joseph Edlow testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs oversight hearing on Feb. 12. Edlow co-authored a new memo stating that refugees can be arrested and detained if they haven't applied for a green card aft»»»

Washington (United States) (AFP) – US President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged $10 billion in support for Gaza, while several Muslim-majority nations committed funding and troop contributions. The announcements came as Trump launched his new initiative, the Board of Peace, an »»»

The US has deployed 13 warships and a large fleet of aircraft to the Middle East, with a second aircraft carrier also en route, setting the stage for a potential military confrontation with Iran less than a year after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. The m»»»

Mass killings of non-Arab civilians in El-Fasher after its capture by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) show signs consistent with genocide, according to a new report by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. A "campaign of destruction" in October by Sudanese»»»

In tonight's edition: Gabon suspends major social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, amid an anti-government teachers' strike. Also, Brent Bozell, Trump's controversial pick for US ambassador, arrives in South Africa. Plus we head to the Sambadrome, where Rio's Carnival comes to a»»»

A French prosecutor said Thursday they were seeking homicide charges against seven suspects in the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, 23, after violent clashes in the French city of Lyon. Most of those detained are from far-left movements.   A French prosecutor on Thurs»»»

This week we get festive with a look at Carnival. People tend to associate Carnival with places outside France, like Rio de Janeiro and Venice. Yet France boasts its own famous celebrations. Where do these festivals come from and what is their purpose? While carnival is celebrated all over the coun»»»

Former prince Andrew's inexorable fall from grace reached an extraordinary new low as he became the first member of the UK royal family to be arrested in the modern era. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he is now known, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He w»»»

Shocking photographs depicting Nazi soldiers’ executions of Greek resistance fighters during World War II have been discovered on the online auction platform eBay. The never-before-seen images, which show the victims both before and after their brutal executions, have sparked strong reactions in Gr»»»

Justice can be slow… and then suddenly, it’s swift. Two months to the day after the US justice department first started releasing the Epstein Files the arrest of King Charles’ brother: Andrew had already been stripped of his titles over allegations of relations with sex trafficked minors. Now »»»

Washington: The State of Qatar announced the allocation of one billion US dollars in support of the Peace Council’s efforts and its endeavor to reach a final settlement that fulfills the aspirations of the Palestinian people in establishing their internationally recognized independent state, while »»»

New York: HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, has participated in a press briefing held by Arab countries at the UN headquarters, highlighting Israeli occupation's illegal practices in the West Bank. The group strongly condem»»»

New York: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people, based on international legitimacy resolutions and the two-state solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borde»»»

Family and friends of Charles Waithaka Wangari, 31, light candles during a symbolic funeral service after failing to retrieve his body from Russia for burial at their rural Mukurwe-ini village, in Nyeri, Kenya, on February 5. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA Feb. 19 (UPI) -- More than 1,000 Kenyans and o»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the Ministry of Interior’s commitment to strengthening the public safety system and ensuring the readiness of national warning mechanisms, the Ministry recently sent messages through the Early Warning System to mobile phones, coinciding with reduced horizontal visibility cau»»»