How OFWs can buy retail Treasury bonds (RTBs)
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) are among the safest ways to build long-term peso savings. Another upside, it supports the Philippine government's infrastructure and development programmes. Because they are backed by the National Government, RTBs carry very low de»»»
Qatari-owned Burgenstock Resort to host landmark US-Iran deal signing
QNA Doha A Qatari-owned luxury resort in Switzerland is set to become the centre of global attention as the Burgenstock Resort, overlooking Lake Lucerne, prepares to host the official signing of a landmark agreement between the United States and Iran. The high-level event is expected to mark a sign»»»
Indian embassy in Doha to host grand Int’l Day of Yoga 2026 event
Tribune News Network Doha Embassy of India, Qatar in association with Indian Sports Centre (ISC), Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, will jointly organise the grand celebration of International Day of Yo»»»
PM discusses US-Iran deal, regional peace with Saudi and Egyptian FMs
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud on Thursday. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral relatio»»»
MoECC launches first phase of electronic inspection system
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched the first phase of its electronic inspection system designed to digitally manage, implement, and monitor environmental inspection and oversight activities to accelerate procedures, enhance the efficiency of regulatory oper»»»
QA restores network to 85% of pre-crisis levels
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Group has restored its network to 85 percent of pre-crisis levels and created two new executive roles to sharpen its operations and deepen its focus on customers. The milestone was reached with the launch of the airline’s summer 2026 schedule this week, which»»»
MoT attends 29th GCC transport ministers’ extraordinary meeting
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) took part in the 29th extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Transport Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held via videoconference. The ministers in attendance discussed the implementation of the directives of the GCC»»»
Radek Cais named GM of the Year-Qatar at Hotelier ME GM Awards 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Radek Cais has once again been awarded General Manager of the Year – Qatarat the Hotelier Middle East GM Awards 2026. Cais, multi-property general manager of Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail, Agora, Autograph Collection Hotel Doha, and the soon-to-open Palais Vendôme»»»
Qatar attends 64th session of UNFCCC
QNA Bonn The State of Qatar participated in the 64th session of the two United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Subsidiary Body meetings held in Bonn, Germany, as part of the preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31), scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkiye»»»
AL MURAIKHI MEETS KUWAITI AMBASSADOR
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar HE Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them, in addition to several topics of mutual interest.»»»
MCIT and BSI conduct business continuity management workshop
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the British Standards Institution (BSI), conducted a special workshop on ISO 22301:2019, the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems from June 14 to 18, 2026. »»»
MoECC, ExxonMobil sign biodiversity cooperation programme agreement
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has signed a cooperation programme with ExxonMobil Research Qatar Ltd to study biodiversity and prepare seabed maps in the northwestern areas of Qatar as part of the memorandum of understanding signed between the two sides in 2023. In »»»
Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School receives international accreditation
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Thursday announced that Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys has received STEM accreditation from Cognia, a global non-profit organisation and one of the world’s leading institutions for educational accreditation a»»»
AMIR SENDS MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT OF SINGAPORE
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a written message to President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to enhance them. The message was delivered by Ambassador of Qatar to Singapore HE Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki, during his meeting»»»
NCCCR achieves day care oncology services digital transformation
QNA Doha The National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) has achieved a qualitative leap in its day care oncology services by shifting from manual operations to a smart, patient-centric model of care aimed at improving efficiency, safety and the overall patient experience through digital i»»»
Hamba Indian Mango Exhibition returns to Souq Waqif
Tribune News Network Doha Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Naama, representing the Private Engineering Office, inaugurated the third Hamba Indian Mango Exhibition on Wednesday evening at the eastern square of Souq Waqif. The opening ceremony was attended by HE Vipul, Ambassador of the Republic of India to t»»»
HMC celebrates graduation of 138 medical residents
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) celebrated the achievements of 138 medical residents during a dedicated convocation ceremony for physicians who have successfully completed their residency training programmes. Held at HMC’s Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center, t»»»
Subs send Swiss to rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Los Angeles,: Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late rush of goals in Los Angeles on Thursday. The result gave the Swiss a strong chance of reaching the knockout round as one of the top two teams in Group B. They had been c»»»
US‑Iran deal leaves the future of Lebanon uncertain – Ya Libnan
Share: File- Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer The United States and Iran inked a long-awaited provisional ceasefire deal on June 17, 2026. After months of uncertainty, the people of the Gulf region can, po»»»
Strong Ramadan and Hajj results eased impact of Iran war, Saudi tourism minister says
ROME: Stronger-than-expected results from Ramadan and Hajj visitors helped ease the impact of the disruption caused by the war in Iran, Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said on Thursday at the FII Priority Europe summit in Rome. Discussing the status of the country’s tourism sector, Al-Khate»»»
US Fed chair Warsh vows reforms as central bank signals rate hikes on horizon
WASHINGTON, United States — US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh recently vowed wide-ranging reforms at the central bank, as its rate-setting committee held rates steady but projected a rate hike by year-end to counter surging inflation.The Fed decided to hold rates steady at 3.50 to 3.75 per cent »»»
French tanker passes Hormuz Strait after war deal — tracker
PARIS, France — A French-flagged LNG tanker left the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a tracking platform said, as an agreement to end the US-Iran war paved the way for the key passage's reopening.The liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel Mraikh, owned by the Nantes-based subsidiary of N»»»
Deaths in ICE detention more than double under Trump, analysis finds
The death rate in US immigration detention centres have more than doubled during President Donald Trump's second term, a Reuters analysis found, as authorities expanded arrests. Advocates linked the rise to overcrowding and strained medical services. A Vietnamese man with cardiovascular problems co»»»
Migration vote exposes deep divisions within EU
Wednesday’s vote in the European Parliament on toughening migration rules in the EU has highlighted a major rift between right-wing and left-wing MEPs. The new measures, which include speeding up the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, were originally proposed by the European Commission last ye»»»
US-Iran war concludes with massive toll
The US-Iran war appears to have ended after 108 days, costing American taxpayers over $100 billion, according to estimates gathered by the independent Iran War Cost Tracker. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, with Tehran also confirming the electro»»»
For Israel, US-Iran deal a 'disaster' incompatible with its security interests
Israel is reacting in disbelief after Washington and Tehran inked an agreement meant to end the war. The initial deal re-opens the Strait of Hormuz - but only starts a 60-day negotiating clock to address Iran's nuclear program. Israelis across the political spectrum have called the deal a disaster»»»
Replay: US VP JD Vance defends Iran-US agreement and FRANCE 24's analysis
Rewatch US Vice President JD Vance defends the Iran-US deal from Washington as the memorandum of understanding faces increasing criticism.»»»
Middle East Matters - US-Iran deal: Key questions remain over status of Strait of Hormuz
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is at the heart of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the United States and Iran. Under the terms of the deal, the US will immediately lift its blockade of Iranian ports. The Islamic Republic, for its part, will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and cha»»»
Tête à tête - Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Vali Nasr, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University and former adviser to the US State Department, explained that "the war is ending in Iran's favour" and that "the outcome is definitely not favourable to Israel". "It's very difficult not to »»»
The Debate - Signing off? Trump rushes to turn page on Iran war
Surprise! A stroke of a pen over dinner at Versailles pre-empting plans for that big Friday signing in Switzerland of an interim agreement between the United States and Iran. Coming off the G-Seven in France, we’ll ask why Donald Trump suddenly decided to get it over with and whether the regio»»»
Health awareness fuels boom of traditional cuisine in Zimbabwe
Traditional foods are making a strong comeback in Zimbabwe's second-largest city. Growing health awareness and nostalgia are fuelling demand for indigenous dishes. Restaurants serving traditional dishes are multiplying and attracting everyone from healthy diners to Zimbabweans coming home from abro»»»
Egyptian Pound falls to 10.70 against dollar!
Egyptian pound keeps sliding against dollar in black market recording 10.50 for purchasing and 10.70 for selling. This comes despite the Central Bank's devaluation decision, which pushed the official pound value in banks to 8.85 and 8.87 respectively against dollar. Moreover, the bank has chann»»»
French schools, trains disrupted by second deadly spring heatwave
A second spring heatwave sweeping France killed a 30-year-old man near Paris on Thursday and forced transport disruptions and school adjustments nationwide. Authorities warned the intense, prolonged spell would peak early next week with temperatures reaching up to 40°C in some areas. A 30-year-old »»»
Radek Cais named General Manager of the Year-Qatar for second consecutive year at Hotelier Middle East GM Awards 2026
Radek Cais, Multi-Property General Manager of Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail, Agora, Autograph Collection Hotel Doha, and the soon-to-open Palais Vendôme, a Luxury Collection Hotel Lusail, has once again been awarded General Manager of the Year- Qatar at the Hotelier Middle East GM Awards 2»»»
Tougher post-MoU talks between US and Iran now taking place behind closed doors: Vance
Even as Washington hailed the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tehran, much of the real negotiation is now taking place behind closed doors. According to CNN, the United States and Iran are quietly working on a series of confidential proposals that would spell out how the agreement w»»»
PM Radev, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Discuss Bulgaria’s Role in Regional Energy Security
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed Bulgaria’s role in regional energy security in Brussels on Thursday, the government press service said. Zelenskyy attended the European Council meeting in Brussels. During their meeting, the two discussed Bulgaria’s ke»»»
Mighty is the paintbrush: Semyon Skrepetsky, the Russian dissident artist shot and killed in Poland
Russian artist and dissident Semyon Skrepetsky was famous for his audacious, even malicious, caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Skrepetsky was shot and killed on Tuesday in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska at the age of 44. Severa»»»
Poor roads, deadly costs, and a culture of corruption in the Philippines
Manila: "Maharlika", a pre-colonial term, means "royalty" or "nobility", freeman. The Marharlika Highway in Samar is a stark contrast to its name. The Maharlika Highway in the mineral-rich island is a symbol of the Philippines' infrastructure crisis: a road that is supposed to connect communities, »»»
Viktor Orban's childhood friend retains title of richest Hungarian
The combined wealth of Hungary’s 100 richest individuals rose by HUF1.56 trillion (€3.9bn) over the past year to a record HUF12.6 trillion (€36bn), according to the latest edition of The 100 Richest Hungarians annual ranking, Index.hu writes. The increase represents annual growth of 14%, »»»
LIVE UPDATE: Canada vs Qatar (FIFA World Cup 2026)
DOHA: Qatar face a crucial Group B showdown against Canada as both sides seek their first victory of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Al Annabi opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Switzerland, while Canada were also held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving all qualificati»»»
South Korean experts split over Lee Jae Myung's dialogue push amid North Korea's nuclear expansion - UPI.com
Top, from left, Hong Kyu-dok, Yoo Ho-yeol, moderator Son Gi-woong, Cho Gap-je, Lee Hoon and Lee Myung-kwon take part in a conference on South Korea’s unification policy at the Korea Press Center in Seoul on Wednesday. Bottom, panelists and attendees pose for a group photo after the conference. Cour»»»
First-instance ruling against president of Association of Friendship of Court Clerks upheld
Tunis, June 18 (TAP) - The Criminal Chamber specialised in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal upheld, on Thursday, the initial ruling issued against the former president of the Association of Friendship of Court Clerks and other...»»»
Three killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City’s Al-Rimal neighborhood
CAIRO: Three Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Thursday after an Israeli drone strike targeted a civilian vehicle in the Al-Rimal neighborhood west of Gaza City, according to medical sources. The sources said the attack struck a civilian car near Abu Khadra Mosque in western Ga»»»
Lionel Messi’s family confirms father experiencing health-related issue
BUENOS AIRES: As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the World Cup, his father is experiencing a “health situation” that prompted family members to release a statement Thursday. Jorge Messi is “under medical supervision” as he continues to recover from a medical condition that was not r»»»
Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure
HAVANA: Cuba’s prime minister on Thursday presented lawmakers with sweeping measures backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a vast swath of its socialist economy in a bid to survive punishing US sanctions. The measures — which still await a vote »»»
Qatar, UK and France ministers visit Beirut shelters as humanitarian needs mount
Beirut A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the United Kingdom and France visited a number of collective shelters in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Thursday to assess humanitarian conditions and the needs of displaced communities. The delegation included Minister of State for International »»»
Qatar, UK and France ministers visit Lebanon's DRM Unit
Beirut A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the UK and France has visited Lebanon's Disaster Risk Management Unit (DRM Unit) as part of international efforts to strengthen humanitarian support for the Lebanese people. The delegation included Minister of State for International Cooperation of »»»
As part of the Ashura operations, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged since 5:30 PM (on Thursday, June 18, 2026), in clashes with appropriate weapons against an Israeli enemy force that attempted to advance from the town of Arnoun towards the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit: Hezbollah Military Media statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the Ashura operations, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged since 5:30 PM (on Thursday, June 18, 2026), in clashes with»»»
Netanyahu fumes, allies rage over Trump’s Iran dea – Ya Libnan
Share: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was silent on Wednesday as President Trump released and signed a deal that Israeli officials see as a strategic and political disaster. Why it matters: Netanyahu promised the Israeli public “total victory” in Iran. He had to settle for Trump’s memora»»»