France24 10m

Two dead, several injured in mass shooting at Brown University in US

Two people were killed on Saturday and nine were wounded in a shooting at Brown University, the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island said. The suspect remains at large, according to police. A gunman killed two people and wounded nine others on Saturday at Brown University, plunging the eastern US camp»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

US Seizes Shipment Headed to Iran with Military-Related items

A US special operations team raided a dual-use items ship in the Indian Ocean last month and seized military-related articles headed to Iran, US officials told The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper said the ship’s cargo consists of components potentially useful for the Iranian conventional weapons»»»

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The Peninsula 12m

Jumbo Electronics opens new premium store at Tawar Mall, offers omnichannel shopping

Doha, Qatar: Jumbo Electronics, Qatar’s leading retailer for consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced the opening of its new Premium Store at Tawar Mall, 1st Floor, Markhiya Street, Doha. This milestone further reinforces Jumbo’s commitment to offering customers an elevated retail ex»»»

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The Peninsula 12m

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs bids farewell to the Ambassador of Haiti

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi met today with, Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the State of Qatar, HE Jean-Marie François Junior Guillaume, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs »»»

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The Peninsula 12m

Bo’s Coffee opens new 24/7 outlet at Aspire Park

Doha, Qatar: Bo's Coffee announced the opening of its newest outlet at Aspire Park, now open 24 hours a day, offering coffee lovers a welcoming space at any time. The new location features free Wi-Fi and a comfortable outdoor seating area, making it the perfect destination to relax, work, or meet w»»»

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The Peninsula 12m

QRCS concludes specialised medical convoy in Niger

Doha, Qatar: In support of the health system in Niger, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has successfully concluded a specialised medical convoy dedicated to treating eye diseases in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The initiative was implemented in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation and the»»»

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Kathimerini 17m

Man wounded in overnight shooting in Menidi

A man was wounded early Sunday after a clash escalated into an exchange of gunfire in the Menidi area of northern Athens. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. when shots were fired during a confrontation between individuals whose identities have not yet been determined. The man was struck in »»»

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Sputnik 17m

Chinese Diplomat Says US Should First Reduce Its Own Nuclear Arsenal

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States should first of all reduce its own nuclear arsenal, as creation of conditions for nuclear disarmament depends of Washington, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in the US, Liu Pengyu, told Sputnik. On Friday, US President Donald Trump said that he had he»»»

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Kathimerini 29m

Crete subsidy fraud suspects appear before EU prosecutor

Fifteen of the 16 suspects arrested in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently collect EU agricultural subsidies in Crete through the state payment agency OPEKEPE were brought early Sunday to the offices of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Athens. The suspects arrived under heav»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 29m

December 14, 1955: Bulgaria Joins United Nations as Full Member

Bulgaria became a full member of the United Nations 70 years ago on Sunday. The country joined the world body on December 14, 1955, by a resolution of the UN General Assembly. According to information from BTA's Reference Desk, Bulgaria's admission to the UN marked the country's emergence from inte»»»

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Gulf News 31m

Adrenaline and tradition at Liwa International Festival 2026

Abu Dhabi: Day Three of the Liwa International Festival 2026 kicks off today with the bike race, part of the festival’s sports programme, in a highly competitive and thrilling atmosphere, drawing broad participation from motorsports enthusiasts. The event features five categories and follows a stra»»»

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Gulf News 31m

Dubai traffic relief ahead as RTA awards major road upgrade contract

Dubai: Dubai motorists can expect smoother journeys as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded a major contract to upgrade the intersection of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street with Al Awir Road and Al Manama Street, a key corridor serving fast-growing residential and development are»»»

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The Peninsula 36m

QNB Group supports QC’s directory as strategic partner

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) and QNB Group recently signed a sponsorship agreement for the Commercial & Industrial Directory 2025, under which QNB will support the directory as strategic partner. This partnership comes as part of the bank’s firm commitment to supporting SMEs sector and economic »»»

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The Peninsula 36m

What explains resilience of ASEAN-6 growth outlook?

Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. Within this region, the six largest countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-6), which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, M»»»

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Sputnik 42m

Both US, Russia Interested in Denuclearization, Non-Proliferation - Ex-Trump Advisor

In late October, Trump said he had ordered nuclear weapons tests to be conducted "on an equal basis" with other countries that allegedly have nuclear testing programs. However, the US president also said that denuclearization is the best solution. Both the United States and Russia are interested in»»»

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Kuna 43m

Anti-narcotics law enters force Mon., marking milestone in war against traffickers

KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- An Amiri decree published recently on combating narcotics and psychotropic substances, which comes into effect tomorrow, Monday, marks a pivotal turning point in the nation's legislative history.Decree No. (159/2025) establishes a significant and impactful legal framework i»»»

Sana 43m

Qatar condemns terrorist attack on joint Syrian-U.S. patrol near Palmyra

Doha, Dec. 14 (SANA) Qatar has strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted a joint Syrian-U.S. military patrol near the city of Palmyra, Homs countryside. In a statement issued on Saturday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s firm stance against vi»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Oil posts weekly loss on oversupply concerns

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices closed lower on Friday as a supply glut and a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal outweighed worries about any impact from the US seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela. Brent crude futures settled at $61.12, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude finished at $57.44. »»»

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The Peninsula 48m

OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 with enhanced capabilities

Washington: OpenAI has released its latest AI model, GPT 5.2, featuring improved general intelligence, programming skills, and long-context understanding. The company stated that GPT-5.2 aims to boost user productivity, especially in tasks like spreadsheet creation, presentation design, and complex»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

Qatar emerges as regional, global hub for AI technologies

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has positioned itself as a regional and global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The country’s commitment to advance in diversified digital economy is driven by innovation and cutting-edge technologies. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of World Summit A»»»

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Sana 55m

U.S. Senator: Palmyra attack highlights need to boost Syria’s counterterrorism capacity

Washington, Dec. 14 (SANA) U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen said that the terrorist attack targeting a joint Syrian–U.S. security patrol near the city of Palmyra underscores the urgent need to strengthen Syria’s capacity to combat terrorism. In a post on the X platform, Shaheen expressed her condolences»»»

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Sana 55m

U.S. Congressman condemns terrorist attack on joint Syrian–U.S. patrol near Palmyra

Washington, Dec. 14 (SANA) U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted a joint Syrian–U.S. security patrol near the city of Palmyra. In a post on the X platform, Wilson said: “We condemn this cowardly attack on U.S. and Syrian forces trying to restore »»»

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Al Awsat 59m

Trump Pledges Retaliation After 3 Americans Killed in Syria

US President Donald Trump said Saturday “there will be very serious retaliation” against ISIS after three Americans, two soldiers and their civilian interpreter, were killed by a single gunman in an ambush targeting a joint US-Syrian government patrol in central Syria. “We mourn the loss of three g»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

U-23 Gulf Cup: Qatar face Iraq in semi-final

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on Iraq today in the semi-final of the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup at the Ibrahim Khalfan Pitch at Aspire Zone. Qatar booked their place in the last four after finishing second in Group A with seven points. Al Annabi opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Kuwait, followed by»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Salah sets up goal on return to Liverpool action

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton yesterday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions. The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came o»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Olaroiu credits teamwork for UAE’s impressive Arab Cup run

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates have emerged as surprise semi-finalists at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, with coach Cosmin Olaroiu crediting teamwork for his side’s fine run in the tournament. After advancing to the knockout stage from a tough group that also featured Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait»»»

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Sana 1h

Barak condemns terrorist attack on joint Syrian–U.S. patrol near Palmyra

Washington, Dec. 1 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barak strongly condemned Saturday’s terrorist attack on Syrian and U.S. forces near Palmyra while they were conducting a joint patrol. In a post on X, Barak said: “I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist ambush that targeted a joint pat»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al Waha Motors opens new MHero showroom

Doha, Qatar: Al Waha Motors, the authorized distributor of MHero in Qatar, announced the opening of its new MHero showroom on Al Salwa Road. The new showroom marks a significant milestone in Al Waha’s partnership with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng. To commemorate the occasion, Al Waha Motors ho»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Arman and RB Mary Lylah secure top honours

Doha, Qatar: Arman wrapped up an exciting evening at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday, clinching the mile contest for 3YO+ Local Purebred Arabians by a short head to land the Late Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Trophy. Trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden by James Doyle, the victory highlight»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Twelfth annual Gulf Studies Forum sets off in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The twelfth annual Gulf Studies Forum opened yesterday in Doha. The event is organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and runs from December 13-14, 2025. This year’s forum is structured around two parallel tracks: the first examines “Arab Gulf States and Transformat»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Electrifying quarters push attendance past one million

Doha, Qatar: The quarter-final stage of the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 delivered a thrilling blend of technical brilliance and fierce competition, but its most striking achievement was off the pitch: the four matches pushed total tournament attendance past the one-million mark, a »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoPH enhances preparedness of school health providers to manage asthma cases in govt schools

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has recently organised a training workshop for around 90 health service providers from the Primary Health Care Corporation working in government schools, to strengthen their readiness to manage asthma cases within the school environment and equip them with»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Saudi Smart Grid Conference 2025 Kicks Off in Riyadh on Monday

The 13th Saudi Smart Grid Conference (SASG 2025) is set to kick off in Riyadh from December 15 to 17 under the theme "Innovation Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow." Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, the conference brings together experts from 25 countries and features 28 panel disc»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Germany Says Foils Plot to Attack Christmas Market

German authorities said Saturday they had arrested five men on suspicion of involvement in a plot to plough a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. Officials have been on high alert during the festive season, after a deadly car-ramming attack at a market in the city of Magdeburg last Christmas»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sports Minister crowns feature race winners at Al Rayyan Racecourse

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Sports and Youth H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani crowned the feature winners on The Late Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Bin Thani Trophy Day at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Arman claimed the Late Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Trophy, with Ali bin Youse»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Doha Equestrian Tour unveils brand identity and logo

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 Organising Committee has unveiled the tour’s new brand identity and logo, reflecting the 10 rounds that make up this year’s edition and embodying the tournament’s deep connection to equestrian heritage and the sporting excellence that distinguishes Doha on»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Military Medical City Hospital receives JCI accreditation

Doha, Qatar: The Military Medical City Hospital has secured Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation under the Continuous Accreditation Model, becoming the first hospital in Qatar to achieve this landmark milestone under the new evaluation standards. A statement by the Ministry of Defense»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Awqaf Studies Center releases sixth issue of Al-Waqf journal

Doha, Qatar: The Awqaf Studies Center at the General Directorate of Awqaf, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has released the sixth issue of its peer-reviewed international academic journal Al-Waqf. The new edition aligns with contemporary priorities such as sustainability and artifi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Wounded Palestinians from Gaza thank Qatar for renewed hope

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar once again united Arab nations in Doha during the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, strong messages of solidarity with the Palestinian people were on display across the capital. For years, Qatar has spared no effort in supporting Palestinians, ranging from mediation initiatives and humanita»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Reportedly Unsure Whether Impact of Economic Policies Will be Felt in Time for Midterms

US Donald President Trump expressed uncertainty about whether Republicans would keep control of the House of Representatives in next year's midterm elections because some of his economic policies have yet to take full effect, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. Trump, in an interview cond»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Police Search Brown University after Shooter Kills 2

A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. University President Christina Paxson said she was told that 10 people who were sho»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Clemency for retirement: the deal shaking Israel

In what might be the most critical moment in Israel’s political history, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands on the brink of a judicial reckoning that could bring an end to his decades-long career. More than the potential fall of a politician, it could mark the end of a leader who has dominate»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Katara hosts live broadcast of Libyan National Museum opening

Doha, Qatar: Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), in cooperation with the Libyan Embassy in Qatar, organised a live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Libyan National Museum. The event was attended by General Manager of Katara Cultural Village Foundation H E Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar performs strongly in global literacy ranking

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s performance in the “Countries By Literacy Rate” ranking published by WorldAtlas reinforces its status as one of the world’s more educated nations, particularly within the Middle East and the broader global context. According to the WorldAtlas compilation, which draws on the mos»»»

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BBC 1h

Manhunt continues after two killed in US university shooting

A manhunt is under way after two students were killed and nine other people were injured in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Officials say the gunman opened fire in a classroom at around 16:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Saturday at the Barus and Holley engineering building on the east»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar-China youth dialogue highlights growing ties

Doha, Qatar: Youth from China and Qatar gathered recently in Doha for the third China–Qatar Youth Exchange and Dialogue event, highlighting the growing people-to-people ties and deepening strategic partnership between the two countries. The dialogue, hosted by the Embassy of China in Qatar, brought»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE weather update: Low pressure system brings heavy rain, lightning and thunderstorms

Dubai: Rain continued to hit different parts of the UAE on Sunday, with forecasters warning that more showers are expected this week. A persistent low-pressure system is driving the widespread rainfall across the nation, and unstable weather conditions are anticipated to last until December 19. Wha»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

6 Peacekeepers Killed in Drone Strike on UN Facility in Sudan

A drone strike hit a United Nations facility in Sudan on Saturday, killing six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. The strike hit the peacekeeping logistics base in the city of Kadugli, in the central region of Kordofan, Guterres said in a statement. "Attacks as the one today »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar’s growing role as global mediator 'deeply necessary': Ex-Finnish President

Doha, Qatar: Former President of Finland and member of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation, H E Tarja Halonen, has praised Qatar’s growing role as a global mediator, describing its efforts as both “difficult” and deeply necessary at a time when international diplomacy »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Over 300 Palestinians Died From Israeli Attacks Since Ceasefire Began

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip took effect on October 10. More than 300 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire with the Palestinian movement Hamas took effect, the New York Times reported, citing local health offici»»»

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