Tunisia temporarily bans prominent rights group
TUNIS: Tunisian authorities have temporarily banned the local branch of prominent international NGO Avocats Sans Frontieres, the branch said on Tuesday, days after another leading group was targeted by a similar measure. The rights group told AFP they received a 30-day suspension but did not provid»»»
Saka sends Arsenal past Atletico into Champions League final
LONDON: Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the second time in their history with a battling 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory in the semifinal on Tuesday. Captain Bukayo Saka’s tap-in just before the interval proved decisive for Arsenal to edge a cagey s»»»
Rubio and Lavrov talk Ukraine, Iran in call: State Dept
WASHINGTON, United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by telephone Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to the State Department, on a day of deadly Russian attacks in cities across Ukraine. The two, who spoke at Lavrov’s request, “discussed the US-Russia relat»»»
French journalist held in Algeria drops appeal, hoping for pardon
PARIS, France: The mother of a French sports journalist jailed in Algeria on terror charges he denies Tuesday said he had dropped his appeal to the country’s top court, hoping for a presidential pardon. Christophe Gleizes, 37, was sentenced to seven years in jail in June last year for “glorifying t»»»
Republicans pitch $1B for Trump ballroom project - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The demolition of the East Wing of the White House is seen in November 2025 in Washington, D.C. While President Donald Trump has touted the construction of a ballroom on the site as privately funded, a bill proposed by Republicans this week calls for $1 billion in taxpayer money for securi»»»
Apple agrees to $250 million settlement over AI Siri claims
Apple on Tuesday agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading millions of iPhone buyers by falsely touting artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for its Siri voice assistant in late 2024. Plaintiffs accused the California tech giant of having "promoted A»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Tuesday 05-05-2026 the newly established Blat site in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:15 on Tuesday 05-05-2026 military vehicles belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the Wadi Al-Jamal area between Mais Al-Jabal and Houla towns with artillery shells: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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EU may need to reopen talks with Russia over the Ukraine conflict – Finland
The EU should be ready to resume dialogue with Russia if US policy on the Ukraine conflict no longer aligns with the bloc’s interests, Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said. The remarks, made in an interview with the Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat and published on Tuesday, come after four yea»»»
Iran must 'accept reality', come to negotiation table: Rubio says US trying to understand topics Tehran wants to 'negotiate on'
Washington DC: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio late on Tuesday (local time) said Iran must "accept the reality of the situation" and return to the negotiation table in order to achieve a complete solution to the crisis in West Asia, as Washington seeks to better understand the scope of issues Teh»»»
Stocks rise, oil falls as traders eye earnings, US-Iran ceasefire
European and US stocks advanced Tuesday, lifting Wall Street indices to fresh records, as investors focused on first-quarter corporate earnings instead of uncertainty over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Oil prices pulled back, even as the United Arab Emirates said it came under a second day of Iran»»»
Huawei and Talaat Moustafa Group Unite to Revolutionize Egypt’s Smart Cities with AI-Powered Cloud Technology
Huawei, a major player in information and communications technology solutions, has partnered with Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) in a groundbreaking initiative to bring advanced AI-driven cloud technology to the “NOOR City” project in Egypt. This collaboration is the first of its kind in the Egyptian »»»
Oil prices tumble as risk sentiment shifts, key benchmarks drop sharply
Global oil prices slid sharply on Wednesday (May 6), with major crude benchmarks falling more than 3% as traders weighed easing market fears and profit-taking ahead of the weekend. At about 7:08 am Tokyo time, US WTI crude futures were trading around $102.27 a barrel, down $3.91, or 3.7%, while Bre»»»
Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far
NEW YORK: Inside the converted Williamsburgh Savings Bank in Brooklyn — built in the 1870s, now the site of luxurious events held beneath stunning Victorian architecture — the Rolling Stones kept their fans wanting more. Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, title»»»
UAE president receives calls from leaders of several countries on Iran attacks
ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received phone calls from a number of leaders, who expressed their condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian sites and facilities in the United Arab Emirates, describing them as a violation of the country’s sover»»»
Al-Hilal leave it late against Al-Khaleej to keep title hopes alive
DAMMAM: Al-Hilal’s fans might not be entirely convinced by the team’s performances this season but the fact remains they remain unbeaten in the Saudi Pro League after 31 games. And they will head into their top-of-the-table clash with league leaders Al-Nassr next week just two points behind, thanks»»»
Russian attack kills four in Ukraine’s Dnipro, Zelensky says
A Russian attack killed four people on Tuesday in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, one of a series of assaults launched in the country’s east. “These are absolutely cynical, senseless terrorist strikes void of any military sense,” Zelensky wro»»»
Preventive care in focus: Dr Zubia Choksy calls for holistic action to tackle obesity
As lifestyle-related diseases continue to rise across the globe, the need for preventive healthcare has never been more urgent. In Qatar, where rapid development and changing lifestyles have significantly influenced health patterns, Dr Zubia Ahmad Choksy is at the forefront of advocating a comprehe»»»
Doha-based visual creator brings cinematic edge to digital storytelling in Qatar
In Doha’s fast-evolving digital landscape, where visual storytelling plays a central role in brand visibility, photographer and videographer Daniyal Haider is making a strong impression with his cinematic approach to content creation. Since relocating to Qatar in 2024, the Karachi-born creative has»»»
Sheikha JOwaher graces QU female students’ graduation
Under the patronage of Consort of HH the Amir HH Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, Qatar University (QU) organised the graduation ceremony of its 49th batch of distinguished female students, the Class of 2026, at the QU Sports and Events Complex on Tuesday. The ceremony was attended b»»»
Qatar University president expresses commitment to preparing qualified graduates for labour market
Tribune News Network Doha President of Qatar University (QU) Dr. Omar Al Ansari has expressed the university’s commitment to fulfil its role in preparing qualified graduates for the labour market and contributing to national development. In his speech at 49th batch of graduation of the university’s»»»
UN expresses concern over Iranian attacks on UAE
NEW YORK: The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the missile and drone attacks launched by Iran against the United Arab Emirates yesterday, Monday, which resulted in at least three injuries and caused a fire at an oil facility in the Fujairah oil industrial zone. This came in remarks ma»»»
Rubio says 'Epic Fury', offensive stage of Iran war is 'over'
The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday, echoing statements to Congress nearly a month into a fragile ceasefire. "The operation is over -- "Epic Fury" -- as the president notified Congress. We're done with that stage of it,"»»»
QC holds workshop to enhance financial, legal awareness for entrepreneurs
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber, in cooperation with the Young Entrepreneurs Club and several supporting entities, organised a virtual workshop titled “Don’t Risk Your Future: Basics of Financial and Legal Awareness for Youth,” with the participation of entrepreneurs and interested particip»»»
MoEHE opens applications for 3rd Khibrat Programme 2026-2027 edition
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the opening of applications for the third edition of the Khibrat programme for the academic year 2026-2027, starting Tuesday, May 5, until May 14. The ministry explained in a statement that the Khibrat programme aims to d»»»
Deputy PM, Singaporean FM discuss defence ties & regional developments
QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani discussed defence cooperation and regional developments with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday during »»»
QTri successfully hosts 2nd Annual Aquathlon at Azure Beach Doha
Tribune News Network Doha QTri organised the second edition of the QTri Aquathlon at Azure Beach Doha, alongside a 5km running race. The event was held under the patronage of the Qatar Sports For All Federation, in cooperation with Qetaifan Projects Company, hosted by Azure Beach Doha, and supporte»»»
Qatar Post gets int’l certificationfor data privacy management
QNA Doha Qatar Post has become the third national organisation to obtain the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification for Personal Information Management Systems (PIMS), marking a milestone in its data protection efforts. The certification recognises the company’s role as both a controller and processor of»»»
MoCI recalls Hyundai Palisade 2026 models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in cooperation with Skyline Automotive, Qatar’s HyundaI dealership, has announced the recall of Hyundai Palisade 2026 models. The recall is due to a potential malfunction in the third-row power seats, which may prevent them from»»»
QC distributes 500 bicycles to students in Sri Lanka
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), with support from donors, has completed the first phase of its flagship educational initiative in Sri Lanka, which aims to distribute 2,000 bicycles to students in remote areas. Recently, 500 bicycles were distributed during this stage to empower studen»»»
Rabat International Book Fair comes alive on Alaraby 2’s ‘Difaf’
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing coverage of cultural events across the Arab world, Difaf, the daily cultural programme on Alaraby 2, aired a special episode dedicated to Rabat International Book Fair, Morocco. The episode forms part of the channel’s role as an official media partne»»»
Qatar Foundation students reflect on study, research, and what comes next
Tribune News Network Doha At Qatar Foundation’s Convocation Media Day, students, graduates, and university representatives described academic paths shaped by changing disciplines, research opportunities, and evolving career plans. For Khawla Al Essa, a graduate from VCU Arts Qatar with a Bachelor’s»»»
Doha Debates Podcast examines global questions shaping society in our time
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates continues the rollout of its weekly Doha Debates Podcast episodes, airing every Tuesday through June 2. Since launching on January 6, the season has brought leading global thinkers into direct conversation on the defining questions of our ti»»»
Vodafone Qatar organises blood donation campaign with HMC
Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar hosted a blood donation drive as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Msheireb Properties. The donation drive was open to Vodafone Qatar employees, partners and the wid»»»
INJAZ Qatar celebrates young entrepreneurs with Mubadara 2026 Awards Ceremony
Tribune News Network Doha Under the esteemed patronage of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, INJAZ Qatar, a non-profit organisation and a member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, hosted the highly anticipated Mubadara 2026 Awards Ceremony, the annual Young Enterprise of the Year Co»»»
QCDC holds exams for first cohort of P-G Diploma in Career Development
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, has held mid-term examinations for the first cohort of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Career Development, in partnership with the Community College of Qatar, marking the completion of the cohort’s first aca»»»
DDD issues final call for Public Art Open Call submissions
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD) has issued a final call for submissions to its Public Art Open Call, with the deadline fast approaching on May 14, 2026. Artists, designers, and creatives are encouraged to submit their proposals before the closing date via the official website. »»»
Sidra Medicine advances paediatric care with growth-sparing techniques
Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is advancing orthopaedic care in Qatar with the introduction of a specialised paediatric orthopaedic sports medicine service. The latest offering from the Orthopaedics Department, delivers growth-sparing surgical techniques, ta»»»
EAA supports completion of 100 learning spaces in Gaza
Tribune News Network Gaza Strip, State of Palestine Education Above All Foundation (EAA), a global foundation for education and development, with support from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has supported the completion of 100 learning spaces across 10 school sites in the Gaza Strip, in partners»»»
WCM-Q celebrates its largest-ever graduating class
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has celebrated its largest-ever graduating class, which also included a record 22 Qatari nationals. The elite medical college awarded US-accredited Cornell University medical degrees to 52 new doctors at its annual commencement ceremony»»»
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets US Officials
Washington: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met separately in Washington with Senior Advisor to the US President on Counterterrorism at the National Security Council Professor HE Sebastian Gorka and Assistant Secretary of Stat»»»
France reckons with Nazi-looted art in a new Paris museum gallery
PARIS: The painting shows a girl in a bonnet and her younger brother staring across the Normandy coast toward an unknown horizon. The artwork itself faced an unknown future in 1942, when it was acquired in Paris for Adolf Hitler, one of countless works swept up in the Nazi plunder of European Jews.»»»
US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department on Tuesday added a charge of assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon to the case against the man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton last month. The new charge, whi»»»
Saudi crown prince chair Cabinet session
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the weekly cabinet session on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. More to follow...»»»
US approves potential sale of joint direct attack munitions to Ukraine
WASHINGTON: The US State Department approved the potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions — Extended Range and related equipment to Ukraine for $373.6 million, it said in a statement on Tuesday. The principal contractor will be Boeing Company, the State Department added.»»»
Rubio: Iran’s ‘insane’ leaders should not test Trump, offensive operation is over - UPI.com
1 of 5 | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a White House press briefing Tuesday inside the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo May 5 (UPI) -- Speaking to reporters in a White House press briefing Tuesday aftern»»»
US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold
UNITED NATIONS: The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a UN resolution threatening Iran with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls,” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation. T»»»
Celebrating 51 years of Indian technical and economic cooperation
by Amal Nabil The 51st anniversary of the ITEC programme was celebrated at the Embassy of India in Cairo, Egypt on 21 September 2015. The celebration was attended by Samia Hassan Kamal, representing the Ministry of International Cooperation, General Mohamed El-Keshky, assistant to Minister of Defen»»»
UN expresses concern over Iranian attacks on UAE
NEW YORK: The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the missile and drone attacks launched by Iran against the United Arab Emirates yesterday, Monday, which resulted in at least three injuries and caused a fire at an oil facility in the Fujairah oil industrial zone. This came in remarks ma»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with Russian Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation HE Sergey Lavrov. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it, and di»»»