Dubai: The UAE is set for several more days of unsettled weather, with rain possible through Thursday, after parts of the country recorded showers for three consecutive days and heavy downpours in Al Ain caused water to flow across roads and accumulate in some areas. The National Centre of Meteorol»»»

Amid the economic war announced by the Trump administration on Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei's senior aide Mohsen Rezaie has renewed threats against all Gulf oil exporters even as a former official has admitted Tehran is bracing for "internal unrest" and a potential uprising "in the coming weeks" fuelled »»»

In Grade 3, we would be rather wide-eyed when our classmate told us he was carrying a heavy bag. We were impressed: he was the class's genius, the one getting 10/10 in mental math and collecting all the gold stars. We didn't quite question why he was taking all of his books home when, frankly, he c»»»

Dubai: The Iran war has exposed one of the most punishing equations in modern warfare: How long can a country afford to use sophisticated, multimillion-dollar missiles to shoot down relatively cheap attack drones? The answer is beginning to reshape the defence industry. A new generation of intercep»»»

Around 8mn Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan over the past five years, the Taliban government's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said, in a meeting with foreign reporters on August 23.  The five-year-old Taliban administration in Kabul has faced an unprec»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits ahead of an expected announcement from Washington about imposing more sanctions on Iran that may further disrupt supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures fell $1.22, or 1.29 percent, to $93.17 by 0035 »»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sarcastically derided the economic and foreign policy strategies of the United States administration. Ghalibaf took to social media to heavily criticise escalating US financial pressures. He mocked the "frozen" policies coming»»»

A kite allegedly used to carry a Molotov cocktail from the Gaza Strip hangs on a tree in southern Israel on June 5, 2018. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday threatened a military response against Hamas as a new batch of kites landing in Israel has raised alarms. File Photo by Abir Sultan/E»»»

TORONTO: Mark Carney drew international attention as Canada’s prime minister by warning that middle powers must resist economic coercion by more powerful countries. Now President Donald Trump is putting that warning to the test with sweeping new tariffs that could show how much economic pain Canada»»»

The Iranian rial plunged to a new open-market low on Sunday, with the US dollar surpassing 2 million rials on the open market as the country braces for additional American sanctions and diplomatic efforts with Washington remain stalled. The US greenback traded above 200,000 tomans in Tehran’s free »»»

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas that Israel would intensify targeted strikes against those responsible for launching drones, balloons and kites from the Gaza Strip if the launches do not cease immediately, as Hamas accused Israel of using children's kites as a prete»»»

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv on Monday on his first international visit since taking office last month, his office said, as Ukraine marks its 35th independence anniversary. Burnham has vowed to give strong support to Ukraine as it battles Russia's invasion. The Labour Party l»»»

When Luis Manuel Aviles was arrested by immigration authorities, his son was entering his ninth month on the USS Abraham Lincoln with the Navy — a vessel that set a US military record for uninterrupted time at sea, stirring concerns about supply shortages and deteriorating mental health among soldi»»»

BEIRUT: The US special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey on Sunday walked back his comments from two days ago that Israel "still” occupies the Golan Heights in violation of UN resolutions, remarks that went against US President Donald Trump 's position on the disputed territory. Israel captur»»»

US President Donald Trump rode a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and waved the green flag to start Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday. Trump, who created the Freedom 250 Grand Prix by executive order for the United State»»»

Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt on whether new US efforts can advance a tenuous ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Just two days after US negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks in the Gaza Strip, at least 10 people were killed Wednesday in two strikes, »»»

Syria said high-level talks with Israel on Sunday were aimed at de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes and also addressed keeping the country out of tensions between Israel and Turkey, an ally of Damascus. State news agency SANA quoted a diplomatic source at the foreign ministry as saying that »»»

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India’s Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan’s government Sunday regarding the health care of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Khan has been in jail since 2023 and was sentenced late las»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while fighting Russia, after a call by his former defense minister to organize a vote. As he fended off the political pressure, Zelensky announced a new dron»»»

PARIS: AG.AL was crowned the Esports World Cup 2026 Club champion and collected the tournament’s $7 million grand prize on Sunday, with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron attending the closing ceremony in Paris. Macron presented the trophy to AG.AL after the»»»

Guineans go about their business on the streets of the capital Conakry on Sept. 7, 2021. At least 30 people died in the city on Sunday as the result of a landslide at a garbage dump following heavy rains. File Photo by EPA/STR Aug. 23 (UPI) -- At least 30 people were killed during an overnight land»»»

Agencies Zurich European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde could take over the presidency of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at some point in 2027, Swiss newspaper NZZ reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with discussions at the organisation. According to the report, Lagarde was »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Markhiya beat Al Khor for a winning start while Al Bidda fought back to hold Al Gharafa in their respective opening match of the inaugural Jetour League on Sunday. Al Markhiya blanked Al Khor 3-0 at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium while Al Bidda held Al Gharafa 1-1 at the Lus»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has welcomed 150 students to its incoming Class of 2030. The talented cohort was selected from just 9.4 percent of all applicants, with all students being bilingual and more than half speaking three or more languages. Their accomplishm»»»

QNA DOHA Qatar is pressing ahead with a comprehensive programme to raise education quality, strengthen teaching practices and build a more inclusive, innovative and future-ready school system, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Maha Za»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, powered by Msheireb Properties, hosted a special edition of its monthly Design Talks series exploring the concept of placemaking, its evolution in Qatar over the years, and the relationship between people, the built environment, and the spaces they in»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity’s Sri Lanka Office has successfully completed a major vision care initiative as part ofChallenge 27 campaign bringing renewed hope and improved quality of life to hundreds of vulnerable individuals across the country. With a total project cost of QR282,480, t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), through the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning under the Office of the Associate Vice President for Teaching and Learning, organised ‘Ya Hala 2026’ - its annual orientation event for new faculty members. The event introduced new faculty t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the appointment of the new Board of ICOM Qatar, the country’s National Committee of the International Council of Museums for the 2026–2028 term. Established in 1946, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) is the world’s leading organis»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Driven by their firm commitment to humanitarian work and alleviating the suffering of the most vulnerable populations, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in cooperation with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), has launched a health project in Bangladesh. The initiative aims»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) officially welcomed 2,000 students, with Qatari students representing 25 percent, for the 2026-2027 academic year marking the beginning of another year of applied learning, innovation and student success. This year, »»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre of the Ministry of Culture is participating in the Asian Stamp Exhibition in Bandung, Indonesia, from August 27 to 31. The exhibition is being held under the umbrella of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP), alongside meetings of the fed»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Skills Development Centre (SDC) hosted SilverRise – Season 1, its third special programme as part of a series of celebrations leading up to its Silver Jubilee, bringing together distinguished guests, dignitaries, performers, participants, families, well-wishers and mem»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Inc. Arabia, the official Middle East edition of the globally renowned publication Inc., to bring a series of business and innovation events to Msheire»»»

Tribune News Network Doha A gathering organised by Media Plus in connection with World Humanitarian Day highlighted the enduring values of humanity, compassion, solidarity and brotherhood, with speakers calling for a more caring and empathetic society. The programme brought together social and cult»»»

Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri on Sunday held separate meetings with Ambassador of Tajikistan to Qatar HE Nurmurod Muhammadaliand Charge d’affaires at the Embassy of the United States of America toQatar HE Christopher Hodges. The meetings addressed several matters of mutual intere»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with support from its strategic partner Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), and in partnership with World Vision Zambia, the Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA), »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Pre-University Education (PUE), has received full accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), becoming the first educational institution »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is leading a comprehensive development trajectory aimed at enhancing the quality of education improving the efficiency of educational practices, and building a more inclusive, innovative, and future-responsive educational system, Assis»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar’s humanitarian story is written far beyond its borders in the lives of people who received food when hunger threatened them, shelter when disasters destroyed their homes, medical care when conflict denied them access to hospitals, and hope when circumstances seemed to l»»»

Paris, France: Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence of their French Ligue 1 title with a 2-2 draw at Rennes. Torres came off the bench for his Ligue 1 debut and opened his account for his new club weeks on from scori»»»

1 of 4 | Kyle Kirkwood takes the checkered flag to win the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race on the National Mall in Washington, DC on Sunday. Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Kyle Kirwood won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Sunday after he led for most of the race i»»»

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in France for a two-day visit this Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the crown prince for the closing ceremony of the so-called Esports World Cup in Paris… which is organised and financed by the Saudis. Analysis by Andy Miah, chair of Scienc»»»

PARIS: The development of AlUla is at the center of deepening Saudi-French cooperation in heritage, archaeology, culture, tourism and sustainable development, according to Jean-Yves Le Drian, executive chairman of the French Agency for the Development of AlUla (Afalula). Le Drian, who also serves a»»»

Some 10,000 people rallied in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger action on climate change, weeks before Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the rally, as organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policies and urged politicians to act faster to meet»»»

Damascus, Aug. 23 (SANA) A high-level Syrian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and including the heads of the General Intelligence and Military Intelligence services held a meeting Sunday with a high-level Israeli delegation under U.S. mediation and hosted by Jordan, a »»»

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rebuffed calls to hold elections in the country amid the war with Russia, saying such a move would be extremely dangerous. Commenting on a call from former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to hold elections, Zelenskyy said in a war like this,»»»

Doha: As part of its tireless efforts to promote peace and stability in the Great Lakes region, the State of Qatar continues to play a pivotal and effective role in bringing together the views of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movemen»»»

BEIRUT: The US special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkiye on Sunday walked back his comments from two days ago that Israel “still” occupies the Golan Heights in violation of UN resolutions, remarks that went against US President Donald Trump ‘s position on the disputed territory. Israel captu»»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced the implementation of a randomized uncrossing mechanism applicable to the opening and closing auction sessions. In its statement on Sunday, QSE said that this move is in line with its commitment to maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets, consiste»»»