Miss Universe pageant co-owners face separate charges - UPI.com
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch reacts as she is crowned Miss Universe 2025 by Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of of Denmark during the 74th annual event at Impact Challenger Hall in Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday. Photo by Rungroj Yongrit/EPA Nov. 26 (UPI»»»
Budget 2026: discussion of missions and special missions ends
Tunis, Nov. 26 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council of Regions and Districts concluded, on Wednesday evening, at Bardo Palace, their discussion of the mission and special mission budgets included in the draft...»»»
Two US National Guard Members Shot Near White House
Two National Guard members from West Virginia were in critical condition on Wednesday after an unidentified man raised his arm and opened fire on them in an apparent “targeted shooting” near the White House, officials said. The Guard members were a woman and man, according to a law enforcement offi»»»
More Israeli Violations of Lebanon’s Sovereignty Recorded
The Israeli enemy continued its violation of Lebanese sovereignty and non-compliance with the ceasefire with Lebanon and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In this context, Al-Manar correspondent reported on Wednesday evening that “an Israeli enemy vehicle advanced from the Al-Asi military site t»»»
Algerian parliamentary delegation concludes visit to Tunisia
Tunis, Nov. 26 (TAP) - The delegation of the Algeria-Tunisia Parliamentary Friendship Group at the Algerian National People’s Assembly emphasised on Wednesday the importance of the meetings they held with the Tunisian Minister of Interior, the...»»»
Qatar condemns military coup in Guinea-Bissau
Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the military coup in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, calling on all parties to avoid escalation, to prioritize wisdom, and to work towards resolving differences through dialogue and peaceful means, in a way that ensures the preservation of state institutions and re»»»
Arab Information Ministers Council reaffirms need to continue supporting Palestinian cause
Cairo: The Arab Information Ministers Council, at the conclusion of its 55th regular session held Wednesday, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, reaffirmed the necessity of continuing to support the Palestinian cause in all its political, humanitari»»»
Vitinha hat-trick as PSG beat Spurs in crazy Champions League clash
Paris: Midfield star Vitinha scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind on the way to beating Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 in an action-packed Champions League clash on Wednesday. The Portuguese playmaker cancelled out Richarlison's opener in stunning fashion just before half-time at the P»»»
Wenger lauds Qatar’s exceptional hosting of FIFA U-17 World Cup
Doha: Arsene Wenger has hailed the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar as an outstanding and transformative tournament, praising both its organisation and its global impact as the landmark 20th edition heads toward today’s final between Portugal and Austria at Khalifa International Stadium. Wenger, FIFA’s»»»
Cypriot volunteer action resonates around the world
The AKTI Project and Research Center in Cyprus marks 25 years of volunteer environmental action, having grown into one of Europe’s leading environmental organizations with partners in 50 countries and numerous international awards. Founded in Nicosia in 2000 by engineers Xenia Loizidou and Michalis»»»
Qatar showcases digital inclusion index methodology
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has presented the country’s new Digital Inclusion Index at MWC25 Doha, outlining how the framework will help identify digital gaps and guide evidence-basedpolicymaking. During a roundtable workshop, experts and regulators review»»»
History awaits as Portugal meet Austria in final at Khalifa International Stadium
Tribune News Network Doha When Portugal take on Austria in the final of the inaugural 48-team FIFA U-17 World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday, it will mark the first time in 34 years that a final has featured two sides contesting their maiden final. Ghana’s 1-0 win over Spain i»»»
Amir receives invitation from Bahrain King to participate in GCC Summit
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which will be hosted by the Kingdom»»»
MoT showcases achievements of Qatar’s maritime industry at IMO reception event
Tribune News Network London – UK In the name of Qatar, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) held a reception evening in London for the Member States of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to showcase the country’s achievements of the maritime industry. The reception was attended»»»
Qatar, Tanzania sign MoU on mutual recognition of seafarer’s certificates
Tribune News Network London – UK Qatar and Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding on mutual recognition of seafarer’s certificates. The MoU was signed by Assistant Undersecretary of Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Transport Engineer Abdulaziz Abdulla Al Sulaiti and Directo»»»
Talk, cultural fest featuring Japanese envoy draws crowds
Tribune News Network Doha It may have been a formal Ambassador Speaker Series event featuring Japan’s Ambassador to Qatar detailing the history of Japanese-Qatari diplomatic ties, but Georgetown University in Qatar transformed it into a part festival, part cultural encounter. Laughter spilled acros»»»
Al Mannai holds high-level bilateral meetings during MWC25 Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai has held several high-level bilateral meetings with ministers, industry leaders, and accompanying delegations participating in the inaugural edition of MWC25 Doha, which is being held for t»»»
CMU-Q students lead in Charity Week Qatar fundraising
Tribune News Network Doha For Charity Week 2025, students at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) organised an ambitious campaign of community events to secure the top fundraising position among schools, universities, and institutions in Qatar. This significant effort, driven entirely by stu»»»
HMC’s long-term care & residential services secure JCI reaccreditation
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Long-Term Care and Residential Services at Rumailah Hospital have successfully achieved reaccreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI) for the fourth time, following a detailed survey conducted in October 2025. The important»»»
QF’s Akhlaquna ambassadors highlight values of non-classroom learning
Tribune News Network Doha Youth ambassadors from Qatar Foundation’s Akhlaquna initiative took part in a panel discussion at the WISE 12 Summit, which explored the impact of non-classroom learning experiences on shaping students’ character and ethical values. The summit – held every two years by Qat»»»
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Turkiye fields largest delegation at MWC25 Doha to advance tech partnerships
Ashraf Siddiqui doha The inaugural Mobile World Congress in Doha (MWC25 Doha) was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a transformative moment for the region’s technology landscape. This landmark event, a first for the MENA region, signals Qatar’s firm position as an emerging global hub for d»»»
Qatar participates in meet of GCC agri cooperation and food security panel
QNA Kuwait The State of Qatar participated in the 37th GCC meeting of the Agricultural Cooperation and Food Security Committee, held on Wednesday in Kuwait. The Qatari delegation was headed by Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah. Discussions during the meeting wer»»»
Swiss embassy celebrates Swiss Day in style
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The recent Swiss National Day celebration at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, served as both a glittering social occasion and a powerful testament to the deepening partnership between Switzerland and Qatar. Hosted by HE Ambassador Florence Tinguely Mattli, the gala transformed the hotel»»»
‘Amir’s talks with Rwanda, DRC presidents open new horizons’
The Cabinet affirmed that the constructive discussions that HH the Amir had held with President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, and President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi, as well as the agreements and memoranda of understanding that were signed, embodied the depth and stre»»»
MoEHE guidelines for schools during exam periods issued
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, through its Educational Affairs sector, has issued a circular regulating operations in public schools during the end-of-semester examination periods for the first and second semesters of the 2025-2026 academic year. The move is intended to pr»»»
MINISTER OF STATE FOR INTERIOR AFFAIRS MEETS EGYPTIAN AMBASSADOR
MINISTER OF STATE FOR INTERIOR AFFAIRS MEETS EGYPTIAN AMBASSADOR Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Ambassador of Egypt to Qatar HE Walid Fahmy Al Faqi on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed a number of topics of mutual int»»»
Qatar takes part in Conference of States Parties to Chemical Weapons Convention
QNA The Hague Qatar participated in the 30th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CSP-30), which was convened in The Hague. Ambassador of Qatar to the Netherlands and its representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)»»»
Sheikha Moza attends expert workshop to introduce WISE Education Index
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended an Expert Consultation Workshop, introducing the WISE Education Index – a framework designed to rethink how the effectiveness of the world’s education systems is assessed – at the WISE 12 Summ»»»
Qatar attends Council of Arab Information Ministers meet
QNA Cairo Qatar participated in the 55th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Information Ministers, convened at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo on Wednesday. Director of the Office of International Cooperation and Agreements at Qatar Media Corporation (QMC), Abdullah Ghanem Al Muha»»»
Budget 2025: Key points at a glance
Rachel Reeves has set out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor. A number of measures from the yearly tax and spending plan had already been announced in the days leading up to the statement. Other measures were revealed by accident after the UK's budgetary watchdog mistakenly publ»»»
US transportation secretary wants more civility in air travel. Not everyone is on board
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging air travellers to dress better and be more civil - and it's touching a nerve at a time when many Americans consider air travel more frustrating than ever. Ahead of what's expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel season in 15 years, Duffy launch»»»
Analysis: Lebanon trapped with a cease-fire that doesn't end war - UPI.com
Displaced residents return to Nabatieh in southern Lebanon after a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hezbollah on November 28, 2024. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Lebanon remains locked in a vicious cycle since last year's cease-fire accord that never truly ended »»»
4 Florida firefighters arrested after alleged waterboarding hazing incident - UPI.com
Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Four fire rescuers in Florida were arrested on multiple charges after an alleged waterboarding-related hazing ritual turned violent, deputies said. The four employees in the Marion County Fire Rescue unit were arrested for the alleged waterboarding incident after sheriff's deputies»»»
Syria, Amnesty International discuss boosting joint cooperation in human rights and law
Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais met with Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard and her accompanying delegation to explore ways of enhancing joint cooperation in the areas of human rights and law. During the meeting, Minister al-Wais stressed that strengthening stability in Syria»»»
Adiala jail rejects transfer rumours, saying Imran Khan is 'fully healthy' and still inside the facility
Dubai: Pakistan's Adiala jail administration has dismissed circulating rumours claiming the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder had been moved out of the facility, Geo News reported, insisting he remained inside the prison and was in good health. “There is no truth to reports about his transfer »»»
Qatar strongly condemns shooting near the White House
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the shooting incident that occurred near the White House in the United States of America, which resulted in the death of two National Guard members. In this regard, Qatar affirmed its full solidarity with the frie»»»
IAAPA to host its first Middle East expo in March in Abu Dhabi - UPI.com
The IAAPA will host its first expo in the Middle East at Abu Dhabi. Screen capture from video courtesy of IAAPA Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The IAAPA will host its first expo in the Middle East at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this spring after breaking records for attendance at the recent Orlando expo. Th»»»
Two National Guard members shot dead near White House
Two US National Guard members were fatally shot just block from the White House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. “The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody,” the police said in a follow up message on X. They called on people to avoid the area. President Donald Trump has condemned the shooting»»»
Joan Templeman, wife of Virgin Records' Richard Branson, dies at 80 - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Richard Branson (R) was pictured with his wife, Joan Templeman, at his 2018 unveiling ceremony as the 2,647th Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles. Templeman died Tuesday, according to her husband. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Joan Templeman, the wife»»»
Snowstorm to hinder post-Thanksgiving travel from Plains to Midwest - UPI.com
1 of 6 | Passengers print boarding passes and check bags the day before Thanksgiving at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates this year's Thanksgiving travel period to be the busiest in 15 years. By this weekend, though, heav»»»
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy Concludes Visit to Albania
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Ambassador Terhi Hakala, concluded her official visit to Albania. The aim of the visit was to further strengthen OSCE partnership in Albania and in South-East Europe. In Tirana, Special Envoy Hakala met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Eli»»»
Maduro channels Bolivar, urges defense against U.S. ‘aggressors’ - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (C), wields Simon Bolivar's sword while urging citizens to oppose foreign aggression during a rally commemorating the 200th anniversary of Venezuela's liberation on Tuesday. Photo from the Venezuelan President's Office | License Photo Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Ve»»»
Three Police Officers Injured During Protest at National Assembly
Three police officers were injured while carrying out their duties during a protest outside the National Assembly, the Sofia Directorate of Interior said on Wednesday evening. During the protest, which was announced as peaceful, some demonstrators tried to break through the police cordon and threw »»»
People Fill Central Sofia during Protest against 2026 State Budget Bill
People filled streets in central Sofia and a square known as the “Power Triangle”, where the new National Assembly building is flanked by the Presidency and the Council of Ministers on Wednesday evening, to protest the adoption of the 2026 budget bills. The rally was organized by the opposition Con»»»
Three people shot near White House, including two National Guardsmen: media sources
Washington: The Washington Post reports that "at least three people were just shot near the White House, including two National Guardsmen. Their conditions are currently unknown." "One of the guardsmen was in critical condition, the people said. By 3 p.m., D.C. police said they had one suspect in c»»»
Albanian Government Approves Series of Cabinet Adjustments
Albania’s Council of Ministers approved several government changes during its meeting on Wednesday, reshuffling key deputy minister positions and updating the titles of certain ministries. The Ministry of Health and Social Well-Being saw the most notable shift, with Oltjon Muzaka appointed as Deput»»»
Breaking: 2 possible military personnel shot near White House, sources say - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Members of the National Guard patrol along the Tidal Basin on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in August. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 26 (UPI) -- News reports say a shooting near the White House has involved several people who appear to be in military uniform. »»»
Police Officers Injured During Protest at National Assembly
Three police officers were injured while carrying out their duties during a protest outside the National Assembly, the Sofia Directorate of Interior said on Wednesday evening. During the protest, which was announced as peaceful, some demonstrators tried to break through the police cordon and threw »»»