Ministry hosts training on evacuation to enhance student, staff safety
Held over four days at the Officers Club, the sessions targeted school principals, their deputies, and safety officials in public and private educational institutions, benefiting around 1,200 participants. The workshops focused on unifying response procedures when receiving alerts through the natio»»»
QCS General Assembly endorses Dr. Khalid bin Jabr as chairman
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting for the year ending 2025, chaired by Dr Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani, chairman of the Board, and attended by members of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, under the supervision of the Regulatory Auth»»»
Top of the slop? The Sora slide could trigger an AI avalanche
OpenAI has unexpectedly shut down Sora, its generative AI video model. Despite a surge of initial popularity, the tech was dogged by controversy and copyright issues and proved prohibitively expensive. In a significant blow to OpenAI, a $1 billion December 2025 deal to allow Sora users to generate »»»
Terror attack on bank thwarted by police in France - UPI.com
Bank of America's Paris headquarters was the site of a thwarted terror attack early Saturday morning after nearby police saw two people attempt to detonate an explosive device in front of the building. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Photo March 28 (UPI) -- Law enforcement in Paris arrest»»»
More than 3,000 No Kings events expected across globe Saturday - UPI.com
Thousands of protesters against the Trump administration policies rallied as part of the nationwide No Kings protest in front of City Hall in downtown Orlando, Fla., on October 18. No Kings organizers expect even more people to turn out for protests Saturday. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License »»»
French Police Thwart a Suspected Bombing Outside a Bank of America Building in Paris
French police have thwarted a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, authorities said Saturday. One suspect was detained and another escaped. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office, or PNAT, told The Associated Press that it has opened an investigation into alle»»»
In-person classes set to resume across Qatar
Dubai: Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has confirmed that public and private schools are fully prepared to reopen for in-person learning on Sunday, welcoming nearly 417,000 students, the Qatar News Agency reports. The ministry added that all necessary arrangements have been compl»»»
Abu Dhabi launches National First Line of Defense Forum, Dh100 million training grants to boost emergency readiness
Abu Dhabi: The 26th edition of the National First Line of Defense Forum officially commenced today in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Together for a Nation’s Readiness.” The forum is organised by the National Unified and Integrated Training System for Readiness and Response, under the supervision of the»»»
French anti-terror prosecutors probing foiled Paris bomb plot
Paris, France: France's counter-terrorism prosecutor's office told AFP on Saturday it has taken over the investigation into a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in central Paris. The office confirmed that a suspect caught in the act was in police custody and said it was investigati»»»
Opposition Calls Nationwide Protest Demanding Prime Minister’s Resignation
Opposition leader Sali Berisha announced Saturday that a nationwide protest will be held on April 17 in the capital Tirana, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Speaking at a press conference, Berisha urged citizens to join the demonstration, framing it as a decisive moment of pu»»»
Education Ministry confirms schools ready for safe return to in-person classes tomorrow
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that all preparations have been completed across public and private schools to resume in-person classes starting Sunday, following completion of comprehensive arrangements aimed at preparing a suitable school environment to recei»»»
Schools fully prepared to resume in-person classes in safe learning environment on Sunday: Ministry
DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the completion of all preparations in public and private schools for the resumption of in-person classes starting on Sunday.This follows the completion of various arrangements aimed at creating a suitable school environment to welcome a»»»
A Year After Crown Prince’s Decisions, Riyadh Real Estate Exits Speculation, Transaction Values Down 64%
One year after a package of landmark decisions issued by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 29, 2025 to rebalance Riyadh’s real estate market, a new trajectory is taking hold across the capital, particularly in its northern districts. Data from the Real Estate Exchange showed a clear retreat»»»
First-ever Libya use of SLB’s AI technology opens new horizons in Horizontal Drilling for Sirte Oil Company
Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that its subsidiary, Sirte Oil Company, has begun integrating SLB’s (Schlumberger) artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its field exploration operations. It reported that over the previous two days, the company executed its f»»»
Trump Eyes Stripping Article 5 Rights From NATO States With Low Defense Spending - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of depriving NATO member countries that are unable to bring their defense spending up to the required 5% of the right to use the fifth article of the alliance's charter, media reported. Trump has previously admitted that Wa»»»
Raiffeisen Bank reaches an agreement to acquire all entities of Garanti BBVA Romania group
The transaction will be completed upon obtaining all regulatory approvals. The closing of the transaction is expected for the fourth quarter of 2026. Until this process is finalized, the two entities will continue to operate independently, each functioning as before, with no changes to existing con»»»
Response Plus Holding revenue rises to Dh516m in 2025
Response Plus Holding (RPM), a leading provider of pre-hospital care and emergency medical services, has reported strong financial results for 2025, with revenue increasing by 13% to Dh516 million. The company said revenue grew from Dh455 million in 2024, supported by expansion across new markets a»»»
Production rates at Ghadames Basin's B1-NC 216A exploration well of 2,000 barrels per day exceeding expectations: NOC
Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that the production rates of the B1-NC 216A exploration well, located within Block NC 216 in the Ghadames Basin of western Libya, have achieved outstanding and unprecedented results, exceeding expectations. The well recorded a flow rat»»»
Kyrgyzstan invites European countries to participate in Bishkek+25 Summit - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan participated in the World Congress on Snow, Mountain, and Wellness Tourism and the seventh meeting of the Mountain Partnership, which were held in Andorra. The Presidential Administration reported. The delegation was led by Dinara Kemelova, Sadyr Japarov’s Special Representative for the »»»
World's 'ugliest' city finds allure in decay
Charleroi, Belgium: Belgian artist Nicolas Buissart started doubling as a tour guide as a joke after a newspaper in the neighbouring Netherlands named his city the ugliest in the world. Some 15 years later, he is still arranging tours of Charleroi for visitors seeking beauty in dilapidated factorie»»»
Spaniard Noelia Castillo, 25, dies by euthanasia after courts rejected her father’s bid
Noelia Castillo died on Thursday after receiving life-ending medication at a medical facility in Sant Pere de Ribes, near Barcelona. She had requested to be alone at the time of her death, although relatives had been present earlier. A close friend who had hoped to persuade her to change her mind w»»»
World's 'ugliest' city finds allure in decay
Belgian artist Nicolas Buissart started doubling as a tour guide as a joke after a newspaper in the neighbouring Netherlands named his city the ugliest in the world. Some 15 years later, he is still arranging tours of Charleroi for visitors seeking beauty in dilapidated factories and rundown wareho»»»
MoECC calls on public, institutions to observe Earth Hour in support of sustainability
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has called on individuals and institutions across the country to participate in Earth Hour, observed this evening, by switching off lights and non-essential electrical appliances for one hour, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. In a statement posted »»»
On This Day, March 28: Sumatra quake kills hundreds - UPI.com
On March 28, 2005, an 8.6-magnitude earthquake jolted the western coast of Sumatra, killing about 1,000 people and destroying hundreds of buildings. 1 of 6 | An aerial photograph taken February 12, 2005, shows damage six weeks after a tsunami hit Banda Aceh on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. On M»»»
Qatar urges one-hour lights off to mark Earth Hour 2026
Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has called on individuals and institutions across the country to participate in Earth Hour, observed this evening, by switching off lights and non-essential electrical appliances for one hour, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. In a stateme»»»
WTO Reform Talks Face US-Indian Obstacles
Large differences remain between most countries and the US and India as trade ministers meet to discuss reforms at the World Trade Organization, two diplomats told Reuters on Friday. The ministers are meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon, as the organization faces a critical test to its future amid a year »»»
The World This Week - Iran: Rolling Ultimatums, Moscow "at the EU table"?
In a week of movable ultimatums set by President Trump, to “obliterate Iran’s power plants”, a deadline was set initially of Monday at Midnight, then extended by five days on account of “very productive conversations”, then to ten days with Trump claiming “talks are ongoing” and “going very well”. »»»
Police detain French ex-cop suspected of kidnapping and killing mothers of his children
Former French police officer Cédric Prizzon, a "father's rights activist" who had been involved in a bitter custody dispute with his former partner, has been arrested in Portugal on suspicion of kidnapping and killing his partner and ex-girlfriend. Portuguese police have arrested a forme»»»
France is 'more and more keen' on Australia critical minerals investment, minister says
France is "more and more keen" on investing in Australian critical minerals projects, Australia's Resources Minister Madeleine King said Thursday, as countries across the world race to secure access to rare earths and other much-needed minerals. Canberra is hunting for billions in foreign investmen»»»
France rebukes Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law
France’s foreign minister on Friday accused Russia of flouting international law in both Ukraine and Iran, rebuking remarks by his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov after he defended Moscow’s stance in a French television interview. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday t»»»
Pope Leo XIV makes historic visit to glitzy Monaco
Pope Leo XIV will travel on Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pontiff in almost five centuries to visit the Mediterranean enclave, in a trip the Vatican says will underscore the global influence of small states. Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principal»»»
Central Europe curbs gun trafficking but faces new risks from Ukraine war, report says
Firearm violence across Central Europe remains among the lowest in the world, but the region continues to play a role in the illicit circulation of weapons, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. »»»
Czechoslovak Group reports 72% y/y rise in revenue in 2025 amid surging defence demand
Regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG - CSG.NV) reported a rise in revenue by 71.7% year-on-year to €6.7bn in 2025. Net profit increased to €872mn, which is up by 35.5%. The figures are »»»
Central Europe curbs gun trafficking but faces new risks from Ukraine war, report says
Firearm violence across Central Europe remains among the lowest in the world, but the region continues to play a role in the illicit circulation of weapons, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. »»»
Central Europe curbs gun trafficking but faces new risks from Ukraine war, report says
Firearm violence across Central Europe remains among the lowest in the world, but the region continues to play a role in the illicit circulation of weapons, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. »»»
Hungarian government files criminal charges against investigative journalist who exposed Budapest-Moscow ties
The Hungarian government has filed criminal charges against investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi, accusing him of spying in cooperation with foreign intelligence services, state news agency MTI reported on March 26, citing the weekly press briefing by Gergely Gulyas, the minister heading the Pri»»»
Orbán: “Zelenskyy has entered the Hungarian election, but Hungary must stay out of the war”
“The most important commitment is to stay out of the war and protect Hungary from external pressure.” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary must remain outside the war in Ukraine and reject foreign influence, speaking at a campaign rally in Veszprém as part of his nationwide tour ahead of the pa»»»
Central Europe curbs gun trafficking but faces new risks from Ukraine war, report says
Firearm violence across Central Europe remains among the lowest in the world, but the region continues to play a role in the illicit circulation of weapons, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. »»»
Czechoslovak Group reports 72% y/y rise in revenue in 2025 amid surging defence demand
Regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG - CSG.NV) reported a rise in revenue by 71.7% year-on-year to €6.7bn in 2025. Net profit increased to €872mn, which is up by 35.5%. The figures are »»»
Hungarian government files criminal charges against investigative journalist who exposed Budapest-Moscow ties
The Hungarian government has filed criminal charges against investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi, accusing him of spying in cooperation with foreign intelligence services, state news agency MTI reported on March 26, citing the weekly press briefing by Gergely Gulyas, the minister heading the Pri»»»
Ukraine warns of funding risks as $52bn financing need looms for 2026
Ukraine faces external financing needs of around $52bn in 2026, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said, warning that delays to a major EU loan package could put pressure on military spending and economic stability, reported Ukraine Business News. »»»
Secret Service agent on Jill Biden's detail shoots himself in leg - UPI.com
Former first lady Jill Biden delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on December 2, 2024. A Secret Service agent on her detail mistakenly shot himself in the leg at an airport Friday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI.. | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. Sec»»»
IDF chief warns of ‘collapse’ as government maintains ultra-Orthodox draft exemption
The Israel Defense Forces is “on the verge of collapse” due to acute personnel shortages, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has warned, according to local media. Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of stalling on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews. Military service is m»»»
Authorities foil plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's NYC home - UPI.com
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Attorney's Office on October 23 in New York City. On Friday, she said an undercover operation by the NYPD foiled a plot to attack the home of a prominent Palestinian activist. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo M»»»
Lebanese House Speaker, Iranian FM Discuss US-Israeli Aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese House Speaker, Iranian FM Discuss US-Israeli Aggression 27-03-2026 22:30 PM Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri held a »»»
Menfi meets Hafter – discusses unified institutions, sound financial management and a unified national budget
The head of the Presidency Council, Mohamed Menfi reported that he had met yesterday with the Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasem Khalifa Haftar, ‘‘as part of ongoing national consultations aimed at strengthening stability and advancing reconstruction and dev»»»
Iran conflict: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
BusinessGlobal issuesIran conflict: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the curren»»»
US senators push bill targeting Hungary for resisting Ukrainian pressure
US lawmakers are seeking to impose sanctions on officials in Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, citing Budapest’s stance on Russian energy imports and its ongoing diplomatic dispute with Ukraine. A bill threatening Hungarian officials was announced on Friday by Senator Jeanne Shahe»»»
Syria, Germany sign deal to boost emergency response and rebuild operations centers
Berlin, March 27 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh signed an agreement on Friday in Berlin with German Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt aimed at improving emergency equipment and rebuilding operations centers in Syria, enhancing faster and »»»
Government Unveils Measures to Cushion Middle East Crisis Impact, Support Businesses and Vulnerable Groups
The caretaker government on Friday unveiled a package of measures aimed at limiting the economic impact of the Middle East crisis, focusing on preserving purchasing power, supporting businesses, and preventing inflationary pressures. Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the measures are desig»»»