KYIV, Ukraine: Several loud explosions rang out in Kyiv early Tuesday, with air defense systems activated during an air raid alert, AFP journalists observed. “New ballistic missiles are heading toward Kyiv,” the Ukrainian Air Force warned on Telegram. Journalists in Kyiv reported a combined drone a»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he expected talks with Iran to resume next week, despite rejecting Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day truce followed by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump raised the possibility of renewed air strikes on Iran but also said he anticipated further neg»»»

AMMAN — Saudi venture capital firm Vision Ventures on Monday held an entrepreneurship event in Amman titled “Building a $1 Billion Startup from Jordan,” bringing together local entrepreneurs, technology leaders and investment experts.Organised in collaboration with the Innovative Startups and SMEs »»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices spiked with bond yields Monday as Donald Trump's rejection of an Iranian offer of a seven-day truce stoked inflation concerns, while stocks were mixed as traders look ahead to the release of key US data.Tehran last week set out a plan at the UN General Assembly for a halt in »»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Industrial Estates Corporation (JIEC) and KOUN for Drone Manufacturing on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the use of automation, artificial intelligence, smart logistics and drone technologies in the development of industrial estates in Jordan.The agr»»»

AMMAN — Jordan's total public debt reached JD50.121 billion by the end of July 2026, according to Ministry of Finance data released on Monday.Figures show that the Kingdom's gross public debt stood at 110.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) during the same period, Al Mamlaka TV, reported.Add»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Washington's plan to take in up to 17,500 more White South Africans was "a race-based policy", dismissing the "so-called genocide" of Afrikaners as "fake news". »»»

France's largest wildfire since 1949 has been declared extinguished more than two months after it broke out in southwestern Gironde, forcing the evacuation of around 224,000 people and covering the city of Bordeaux with a thick plume of smoke. The blaze was put under control on August 1, »»»

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Colleen Dulle, Vatican correspondent for America magazine and author of "Struck Down, Not Destroyed". She came to Pope Leo’s visit to France expecting measured diplomacy but was struck by how deeply political the trip became. She observed a pope trying to articul»»»

There's a new Pope in town and he's got very different ideas on what France's far-right calls the defense of Christian civilization. Leo the 14th concluding his trip to France in the eastern city of Metz, hometown of a founding father of present-day European federalism Maurice Schumann. There,»»»

Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and tradition of dialogue to counter the "uncivilised" relations and "desire for domination" driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a four-day state visit to France that leaned heavily into politics and drew huge crowds at ev»»»

Russian drones struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in the historic heart of Kyiv on Monday, in the latest deadly daytime attack on the capital. Volodymyr Zelensky has long been pleading with Ukraine’s allies for more military aid to fend off Russia. But Ukrainian weapons producers say the»»»

The CIA has reportedly warned several countries that Russia is preparing to launch hybrid operations across the Mediterranean Sea. But is the risk real, or is it a form of cyber warfare? Several countries across the Mediterranean have reportedly been informed by the CIA of a possible immi»»»

Five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford have been released on bail as investigations continue. Meanwhile, AI-enhanced images purporting to show their faces have gone viral, with some users claiming it ‘proves’ the men are Muslim. SynthID confirms the sharpened images were creat»»»

British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were released on bail, as officers probed whether a "foreign state" could be involved in a suspected bomb plot. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Yan Saint-Pierre, CEO of Modern Security Consulting Group, »»»

British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were released on bail, as officers probed whether a "foreign state" could be involved in a suspected bomb plot. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Yan Saint-Pierre, CEO of Modern Security Consulting Group, »»»

Tether under fire for slow action on illicit Iranian wallets despite freezes The Iran has used digital dollars issued by Tether to circumvent US sanctions, move funds through the global financial system and provide “significant financial lifeline” for regime's shadow banking network., according to »»»

Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso, one of the five largest gold producers in sub-Saharan Africa, inaugurated its first gold refinery in Ouagadougou on Monday, Xinhua observed on site. Named "RAFFINOR-BF," the refinery, inaugurated by Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traore, cost 11 billion CFA francs (about 19 »»»

PARIS: As the United States celebrates the success of its sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, Iran in turn boasts that it continues to serve some 30 international destinations from Tehran alone. Here is what we know about the situation: ‘SHUT DOWN’ In early September, the US imposed sanctions on I»»»

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: The head of Ethiopia’s army suggested that neighboring Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt were supporting rebel troops who have captured several strategic towns in renewed fighting in the north, drawing denials as the threat of a widening regional conflict grew on Monday. Field Marshal»»»

US, South Korean, Singaporean, Taiwanese investors courted for New Clark City Manila: The Philippines is preparing to court some of the world’s biggest technology companies — including Apple, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Qualcomm — to locate advanced manufacturing operations a»»»

KYIV: At least two people were killed when a drone hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, as Russia pounded the heart of the Ukrainian capital with some of the most persistent drone strikes since the start of the war. President Volodymyr Zelensky said nine people had been k»»»

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: NASA is throwing extra support and money behind Boeing’s troubled astronaut capsule to get it fixed and flying again as soon as possible. Boeing’s Starliner capsule had so many problems in 2024 that its two test pilots were stuck at the International Space Station for nearl»»»

Continued from page 1  Al Kharji noted that as Qatar continues to strengthen tourism as a key contributor to economic diversification, the country remains focused on developing distinctive, high-value tourism experiences that draw on its unique strengths and generate sustainable economic impact. H»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) organised an interprofessional education (IPE) activity titled “Mental Health: An Interprofessional Team Approach,” bringing together 395 students from various health professions to explore the importance of collaborative approaches to mental health c»»»

QNA Tokyo Qatar held the foundation stone laying ceremony for its pavilion project at the International Horticultural Exhibition “GREEN×EXPO 2027” in Yokohama, Japan, marking the start of the project’s implementation phase, as part of the State’s preparations to participate in this international ev»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) signed a cooperation agreement with Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services to enhance student support and strengthen collaboration in training, community engagement, and volunteer initiatives. The agreement was signed by Dr Mohammad D»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), opened the seventh edition of Career Village at KidZania Doha on Monday. Qatar’s largest career exploration programme brings together more than 40 public and private sector employers. The event will »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, has been recognised at the inaugural Himmah: Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award as the recipient of the ‘Leading Entity in Nationalis»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, powered by Msheireb Properties, hosted “Pattern Talk,” a special edition of its monthly Design Talks programme, bringing together designers, researchers and the wider community for an engaging conversation on the relationship between pattern, architec»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is proceeding with its efforts to provide access to life-saving health and nutrition services in Yemen, with a new humanitarian project launched for the benefit of over 50,000 vulnerable people in Abs District, Hajjah Governorate. With a t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail, leisure and lifestyle destination, in collaboration with the Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA) operating under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, welcomed nearly 800 runners representing more than 40 nat»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Researchers from the Department of Systems and Computational Biomedicine at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have examined the role of chronic low-grade inflammation in the rising incidence of early onset of colorectal cancer (EOCRC) in a new review published as the fe»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums, the French Institute of Qatar and the French Embassy in Qatar jointly organised Poetry Day, an evening bringing together literature, cinema and cultural dialogue to celebrate the work and legacy of the late renowned Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. The e»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has recognised the valuable contributions of members of its Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and Person-Centred Care (PCC) ambassadors, honouring their commitment to strengthening patient and family engagement, and advancing a cult»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Minister of Home Affairs of Tanzania Patrobas Paschal Katambi on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed avenues for cooperation in areas of mutual interest and ways to deepen and expand»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (MPC), in collaboration with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, held its periodic Planning, Quality and Innovation Forum on Monday, providing a platform for directors of planning, quality and innovation departments across gov»»»

Tribune News Network Cairo The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is taking part in the 26th Joint Meeting of the Technical Committees for Land, Sea, and Multimodal Transport, which opened at the headquarters of the Arab League, in Cairo, yesterday. Attended by representatives and experts in transportatio»»»

QNA Doha Qatar and Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish political consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministries. The first round of political consultations between the ministries of foreign affairs of Qatar and Tanzania was held on Monday in Doha. The »»»

Moscow: At least 14 people died in a blaze at a fireworks factory in central Russia earlier Monday, Russian state media reported, citing emergency services. Video published by state-owned broadcaster RT appeared to show bright sparks shooting out of a smouldering pile of rubble. "The death toll fro»»»

MADRID: The Spanish octogenarian whose eviction last week has triggered nationwide protests ​over Spain’s housing crisis will be able to return to her Madrid house after reaching an agreement with her landlord, her lawyer said on Tuesday. Protesters camped outside the Madrid regional government’s h»»»

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT: Pope Leo on Monday said concerns that artificial intelligence could destroy the world are not “fake news” and should ​be taken seriously, in an apparent rebuke of US President Donald Trump. The first US pope, who has warned of the dangers of AI throughout his 16-month papac»»»

BAGHDAD: US President Donald Trump’s administration ​was set to grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions program on Monday to allow for flights carrying Shiite Muslim religious pilgrims between Iran and Iraq, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. The source, who is involved in the »»»

Doha: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, in his capacity as Chair of the Board of Governors at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), chaired the Governors' Business Roundtable as part of the AIIB Annual Meeting 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in Doha on 28 and 29 Septembe»»»

Doha: HE Minister of Finance and Chair of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for 2026 Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari affirmed that the success of climate finance depends on translating political commitments into investments that generate growth and align commercial i»»»

BELGRADE: Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday to pursue a bid to become prime minister in an upcoming early parliamentary election that will test his firm rule in the Balkan country, which was rattled by nearly two years of protests. Vucic’s second presidential term would o»»»

GENEVA: US deportations of thousands of people to dozens of countries are “triggering a cascade of human rights violations,” heightening the risk of abuses like torture, slavery and trafficking, UN experts warned Monday. Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been »»»

RABAT: Moroccan authorities on Monday placed the mayor of Tangier in police custody over suspected electoral fraud in the recent parliamentary elections, a judicial source told AFP. Five other people, including two officials who were overseeing polling stations in Tangier, were “being held in pre-t»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi property developer RUA AlHaram AlMakki and Malaysia’s MRCB International on Monday signed an agreement to explore a transport-oriented mixed-use development at King Salman Gate in Makkah with an indicative gross development value of about SR21 billion ($5.5 billion). The collabo»»»

Doha: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, met with HE Minister of Finance of the State of Kuwait Dr. Yaqoub Al Sayed Al Rifai, HE Minister of Finance of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Mohamed Lamine Lebbou, and HE Minister of Economy and Planning of the Republic of Tunisia»»»