Gunmen kidnap 163 worshippers from two Nigerian churches: clergy
Also In This Package US launches deadly strikes on Daesh in Nigeria: Trump Bringing home Nigeria’s missing girls Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid security crisis 'Merry Christmas': Trump launches strike in Nigeria Armed gangs kidnapped at least 163 Christian worshippers after storming two ch»»»
Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks, analysts warn
VIENNA: In the wake of spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protests, analysts warn that the internal upheaval affecting the Iranian theocracy could carry nuclear proliferation risks. While in recent days US President Donald Trump seemed to have b»»»
QNB sponsors Web Summit Qatar 2026 as diamond partner
Tribune News Network Doha QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), is proud to continue as Diamond Sponsor of Web Summit Qatar 2026. This three-year collaboration reinforces QNB’s role as a key driver of digital innovation and fintech development in Qatar an»»»
Philippines, Croatia delegates seek new avenues at DIMDEX 2026
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The 9th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), the largest ever hosted by the State of Qatar, has drawn first-time participation from defence delegates from various regions around the world. Among the nations marking their de»»»
Qatar Football Festival 2026 set to take place this March
Tribune News Network Doha The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for Football Events has announced the Qatar Football Festival 2026, set to take place between 26-31 March. The Festival will include the men’s Finalissima 2026 alongside a series of high-profile international matches with the participat»»»
UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK. It said "immediate action" would give Ofsted the power to check policies on phone use when it inspects schools, and it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement. A simi»»»
Family of Belfast man seek answers over Dublin death
The family of a man from Northern Ireland whose body lay unidentified in a Dublin morgue for more than a year, despite him carrying identification, have said they are seeking answers about what happened to him. The remains of James O'Neill, 43, from Belfast, were discovered in Phoenix Park in Dubli»»»
PM discusses bilateral ties, Palestine issue with Swedish FM, parliament speaker
QNA Stockholm Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Maria Malmer Stenergard in Stockholm on Monday. Discussions during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations and ways to support and st»»»
PM, Swedish counterpart discuss ways to boost ties
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden HE Ulf Kristersson met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Stockholm on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to »»»
GU-Q students bag coveted Schwartzman Scholarship for Master’s degree in China
Tribune News Network Doha Amid tectonic shifts in global power dynamics, two Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students have earned the prestigious Schwartzman Scholarship and are preparing to expand their understanding through study in China. Kingwell Ma and Zarrish Ahmed have received fully f»»»
QF Academic Bridge Programme’s Harvard Model Congress M-E ends
Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, concluded the Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2026, held in Education City in collaboration with Harvard University, under the theme ‘Diplomacy in the Age of Innovation’. The event broug»»»
QF’s Doha Debates reflects on a landmark year of global dialogue, youth engagement
Tribune News Network Doha In 2025, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates strengthened its role as a global platform for truth-seeking dialogue, bringing students and leading thinkers together to explore ideas shaping today’s most urgent questions––from freedom and justice to identity and belonging. Its r»»»
Basketball included in QF’s Creating Pathways programme
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has launched basketball as the fourth elite sport in its Creating Pathways programme, with the new addition beginning with an intensive one-week selection camp in which 79 girls participated and 20 were selected to join the programme. The Creating Pathways»»»
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS ALGERIAN COUNTERPART
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS ALGERIAN COUNTERPART Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries of Algeria Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid during his visit to Algeria. During the meeting, the two s»»»
MINISTER OF JUSTICE MEETS Ambassador of Germany
MINISTER OF JUSTICE MEETS GERMAN AMBASSADOR Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Ambassador of Germany to Qatar HE Oliver Owcza on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries, a»»»
NU-Q’s Media Majlis Museum explores ‘Gulf Futurism’ in its spring 2026 expo
Tribune News Network Doha The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar will present a critical and immersive exploration of the future of the Gulf region in its spring 2026 exhibition, “What’s between, between?” curated by Jack Thomas Taylor, curator of art, media and technology, and»»»
QRCS, JHCO provide hot mealsto 72,000 people across Gaza
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ongoing Qatari Aid programme for the people of Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a new food distribution project for the benefit of 72,000 war-affected and internally displaced people (IDPs) across the blockade. Co-implemented by Jordan Ha»»»
Vodafone partners with Starlink as Qatar’s first B2B reseller of satellite connectivity services
Tribune News Network Doha In a milestone achievement, Vodafone Qatar has become the first reseller of Starlink Satellite’s B2B services in Qatar, following a newly formed partnership that expands its advanced satellite connectivity portfolio. Delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity tailored»»»
ATTORNEY GENERAL MEETS GCC ATTORNEYS GENERAL, PUBLIC PROSECUTION OFFICIALS
Attorney-General of Qatar HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi on Monday met with a number of officials from the attorneys-general and public prosecution authorities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, on the occasion of their participation in the exchange of visits programme for G»»»
Al Khulaifi, Japanese official urge Gaza ceasefire implementation
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Monday met with Special Assistant to the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador in charge of the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip Okubo Takeshi in Doha. Discussions duri»»»
Doha Forum announces 2026 theme “Redefining Global Trust”
QNA Davos Doha Forum, a leading global platform for dialogue and diplomacy, on Monday announced the theme of its 24th edition, “Redefining Global Trust,” ahead of a panel co-hosted with Foreign Policy at the Invest Qatar Pavilion during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, in Davos, Switze»»»
Msar E-system for vehicles with non-Qatari licence plates to be commissioned on February 1
QNA Doha Starting from February 1, 2026, the MSAR E-system for securing insurance coverage for vehicles bearing non-Qatari licence plates will be commissioned. The system is accessible through a smartphone application and a web-based portal, enabling incoming visitors to complete insurance procedur»»»
Justice ministry holds workshop on governance and change management
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice’s Planning, Quality and Innovation Department wrapped up a workshop on governance and change management, attended by a number of heads and ministry staff. The workshop aimed to enhance a unified understanding of the concept of governance, explain its core principles»»»
Shura members stress need to regulate food supply in schools
Shura members noted that the spread of obesity is linked to several interrelated factors, most notably modern lifestyles, insufficient physical activity, increased consumption of fast food and sugary beverages, changes in family dietary patterns, and a lack of nutritional awareness among some paren»»»
Minister restructures Board of Directors of Scouts and Guides Association
QNA DOHA Minister of Education and Higher Education, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association (QSGA), HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, has issued a decision restructuring the Board of Directors as part of regulating its operation and strength»»»
Military aircraft to arrive in Greenland for 'long-planned' activities: US-Canadian command
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft will soon arrive at a US military base in Greenland for "long-planned" activities, the organisation said Monday. The announcement from NORAD, a joint US-Canada military organisation for aerospace monitoring and defence, came amid rising tens»»»
N. Korea leader fires cabinet vice-premier: state media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired his Cabinet vice-premier during a tour and inauguration of a machinery complex, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday. "Kim Jong Un dismissed Yang Sung Ho, vice-premier of the Cabinet, on the spot," the KCNA report said in report on the inauguration, p»»»
U.S. Catholic archbishops decry immorality of U.S. foreign policy - UPI.com
Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich, pictured holding a chalice during a Mass in celebration of Chicago native Pope Leo XIV last year, is one of three U.S. bishops to raise concern about U.S. foreign policy in a statement issued Monday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (U»»»
Yedioth Ahronoth: Netanyahu demanded cancellation of US strike on Iran due to verified failure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yedioth Ahronoth: Netanyahu demanded cancellation of US strike on Iran due to verified failure 19-01-2026 20:04 PM Latest News Urgent News »»»
Israeli glider drops a sound bomb near a citizen in Al-Bustan village, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli glider drops a sound bomb near a citizen in Al-Bustan village, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 19-01-2026 23:46 PM Latest News Urg»»»
Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Donald Trump has vowed to "100%" follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland. European allies have rallied around Greenland's sovereignty. Denmark's foreign minister emphasised the US president cannot threaten his way to ow»»»
Al-Sharaa Discusses with Trump Syria’s Independence - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised to get to the bottom of why two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain killing at least 40 people, as rescuers continue to search the wreckage. After visiting the site of the crash, Sanchez also announced three days of national mourning for vi»»»
Musk donates $10M to Kentucky candidate vying for U.S. Senate - UPI.com
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk has donated $10 million to a super PAC supporting Nate Morris, a candidate for U.S. Senate in the race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Elon Musk has donated $10 million to a candidate in the Senate race»»»
Togo expels alleged leader of Burkina Faso's foiled coup: sources
Abidjan: Burkina Faso's former transitional president and the alleged mastermind behind various coup plots in the country was arrested in neighbouring Togo and expelled, sources close to the case said Monday. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was arrested last week in Lome and tried for "attempted destabi»»»
EU backs ceasefire, integration of SDF into Syrian state institutions
Brussels, Jan.19 (SANA) The European Union has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, as well as the group’s integration into state institutions. In a statement on Monday, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the agreement as a vita»»»
Jordan’s FM, Turkish Counterpart discuss regional developments in phone call
Amman: Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi discussed regional developments in a telephone call on Monday with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. During the call, the two ministers also reviewed developments in the Gaza Strip and avenues for coordination on issues of mutual interest»»»
Gaza marks 100th day of ceasefire (VIDEO)
The US-brokered Gaza ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas has lasted 100 days. Washington has announced the start of the next phase of its peace plan. The truce, which took effect in October, was part of the first phase of a roadmap unveiled by US President Donald Trump. I»»»
European leaders using group chat to discuss ‘wild’ Trump foreign policy – Politico
Western European leaders are exchanging messages in a group chat to coordinate a response to US President Donald Trump’s “wild” foreign policy, Politico reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Dubbed the ‘Washington Group’, the chat reportedly includes leaders from the UK, Franc»»»
BSP Leader Says Party Has President Again, Wishes Vice President Iotova Success in New Role
Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and BSP – United Left Chair Atanas Zafirov said Monday on Facebook that the party “has a president again” and wished Vice President Iliana Iotova every success in her new role. Iliana Iotova was first elected Vice President of Bulgaria in 2016 and was re-elected for a»»»
Political Leaders React as President Radev Says He Will Step Down
Political leaders reacted after President Rumen Radev said in a televised address to the nation on Monday that he would submit his resignation on Tuesday, prompting fresh speculation that he may move into party politics. In his address, Radev described it as his last as head of State. He did not ex»»»
4th National Human Rights Forum to take place tomorrow
Doha, Qatar: The 4th National Human Rights Forum, organised by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Interior, will kick off on Tuesday and run for two days, under the theme "Human Rights at the Heart of Drug Control: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable»»»
ARP plenary continues for election of permanent committee members
Tunis, Jan. 19 (TAP) - The plenary session of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP), dedicated to electing members of the permanent sovereign committees, continues, with the voting process now completed.The committee responsible for...»»»
Trump refuses ‘to think purely of peace’ because of Nobel snub
US President Donald Trump has rebuked Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize, saying the decision had freed him from any obligation to think “purely of peace,” according to a letter circulated by multiple media outlets on Monday. Trump made the jab in a message to Norwegian Prime Ministe»»»
Canadian woman found dead surrounded by dingoes on Australian beach
A 19-year-old Canadian woman has been found dead, with her body surrounded by a pack of dingoes on a popular Australian beach, according to local officials. The body of the tourist, whose name has not been released, was found around 06:30 local time on Monday (20:30 GMT on Sunday) on the beach on K»»»
Sharjah Ruler unveils new residential neighbourhood in Jabal Al Ashkel
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed in a phone interview on the programme Direct Line the allocation of a new area in Jabal Al Ashkel, near the Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled, for the construction of a residential n»»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Spain, conveys condolences over victims of train collision
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Spain following a collision between two trains in southern Spain, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and symp»»»
Doha Forum announces 2026 theme: "Redefining Global Trust"
Davos: Doha Forum, a leading global platform for dialogue and diplomacy, Monday announced the theme of its 24th edition, "Redefining Global Trust," ahead of a panel co-hosted with Foreign Policy at the Invest Qatar Pavilion during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, in Davos, Switzerland.»»»
Thousands jockeying to enter top-tier state schools
Thousands of students are preparing for entrance exams to state top-tier model, experimental, and Onassis Public Schools, scheduled April 24-26, officials say. Education authorities expect applications, driven by the expansion of the school network and sustained parental interest, to exceed last ye»»»
New AI tool to help predict killer aneurysms
Researchers from seven Greek universities and institutes have developed an artificial intelligence application designed to predict life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ruptures. AAA is the 13th leading cause of death and the third leading cause of sudden death in the West. Those experie»»»