Gulf News 2m

Israel says targeted Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike

Israel said it had carried out an air strike Sunday targeting Hezbollah's chief of staff in Beirut, leaving a smoking hole in the side of an apartment building and debris scattered in the street, according to AFP journalists. Lebanon's health ministry reported at least one person killed in the stri»»»

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RT 3m

US pundit claims Macron has ordered her assassination

US conservative commentator Candace Owens, who has claimed that French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, is a transgender woman, has alleged that he has authorized her assassination. Owens, a popular YouTuber and podcaster, is currently in a legal dispute with the Macron family after rele»»»

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UPI 10m

Pocket watch owned by Titanic victim sells for $2.3M at auction - UPI.com

1 of 2 | A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor Straus, a first-class passenger who died with his wife when the famed ship sank, has sold for $2.3 million at auction. Photo courtesy of Henry Aldridge and Son Nov. 23 (UPI) -- A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor Straus, a first-class passenger who died »»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

‘Resumption of Syria-IMF engagement boosts stability, enables reforms’

QNA Damascus Academics and economic experts affirmed the importance of the resumption of technical engagement between Syria and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), viewing it as a fundamental step toward strengthening the country’s economic and financial stability. They said it lays the groundwo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

Hamilton feeling terrible as Vegas failure adds to ‘worst season ever’

PA Media/DPA Las Vegas Lewis Hamilton said he feels “terrible” amid what he has described as the worst season of his Formula One career. Hamilton’s nightmare debut campaign for Ferrari hit rock bottom in Las Vegas after he qualified 20th and last. He progressed to 10th by the end of the race - subs»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

Othello film starring Oyelowo, Erivo and Brosnahan to shoot in Qatar

Tribune news network doha Eon Productions and the newly launched Film Committee at Media City, Qatar on Sunday announced the production on a film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello will commence in Doha in autumn 2026. The film is inspired by the critically acclaimed stage production of Ot»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

QF, Reina Sofia School of Music launch Chair of Arab Studies to foster global dialogue in music

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation, in partnership with the Reina Sofía School of Musicin Spain, has announced the launch of the Chair of Arab Studies – an initiative aimed at deepening cultural and musical ties between the Arab world and Spain. The Chair of Arab Studies is designed to prom»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

Shura deputy speaker, Thai House speaker discuss ways to enhance joint parliamentary action

QNA Doha Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti met Sunday with President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, Dr. Hamda ha»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

Minister meets Charge D’affaires at US Embassy

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the United States of America to Qatar HE Stephanie Altman-Winans. During the meeting, they discussed a number of topics of mutua»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

Municipality ministry rolls out new online system to reclaim abandoned vehicles

QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) on Sunday announced the launch of a fully online abandoned vehicle reclamation service via its official website and “Oun” app, as part of efforts to streamline procedures and expedite requests without requiring visits to service centres. A statement by Mo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

Ashghal’s Al Mashaf South project to improve road & infrastructure

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the resumption of work on packages 4 and 7 of construction and completion of remaining works of the Roads and Infrastructure Project in Al Mashaf South, aiming to develop the road network and infrastructure services in the are»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

Minister of Interior receives Pakistani counterpart

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of Pakistan Mohsin Raza Naqvi. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation in security-related fields and ways to»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

National Planning Council hosts GCC StatisticalForum, urges deeper regional cooperation

Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (NPC), through the National Statistics Centre and in collaboration with the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat), organised the Third GCC Statistical Forum on Sunday, under the theme: “Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Towards a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15m

Al Khulaifi, Omani foreign minister discuss bilateral ties

QNA Muscat Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi in Muscat on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to supp»»»

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BBC 18m

Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has denied leaks ahead of the Budget have damaged the economy, following criticism the speculation has "caused paralysis among businesses and consumers". Recent months have been dominated by media reports about which taxes could increase, with multiple potential »»»

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BBC 18m

Tourist tax expected to be introduced for London

The mayor of London has cautiously welcomed reports that he is to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give Sir Sadiq Khan and other civic chiefs the authority to do so through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bi»»»

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Sana 22m

Final batch of Saudi oil grant arrives in Syria

Minister of Energy Mohammad al-Bashir announced the arrival of the second and final batch of the Saudi oil grant to Syria, estimated at one million barrels of crude oil, bringing the total shipment to 1.65 million barrels. “I extend my deepest thanks and gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Starbucks opens first Shinkansen platform store

Agencies Once upon a time, vendors would periodically wheel carts down the aisles of the shinkansen, offering food and drinks for travelers to enjoy during their ride on Japan’s famed bullet trains. Sadly that came to an end in the fall of 2023, with operator Japan Railways citing decreased demand »»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Qatar Drag Racing C’ship: Wide Gulf participation in opening round

Tribune News Network Doha The roar has returned once again to the Qatar Racing Club drag strip with the launch of the opening round of the 2024-25 Qatar Drag Racing Championship. The championship consists of five rounds and is held under the generous patronage of H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Tha»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Interior minister reviews security plans for major sporting events

QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and Chairman of the Security Committee HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani chaired the second meeting of the Security Committee of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), held at the Ministry o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

ICC hosts free medical camp for women and children

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with ICC Women’s Forum and Medfort SHE Clinics, successfully organised a free medical camp exclusively for women, girls, and children below six years of age. The initiative, aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, early me»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

MoECC to launch ‘Environmental Sustainability in Qatar’ conference and book on December 1

Tribune News network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) organised a press conference to announce the “Qatar Environmental Sustainability 2025” Book and to reveal the national sponsoring and supporting entities. The book will be officially launched on December 1 under the pa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

‘DFF amplifies Arab narratives,’ says Ashour on Soliman film

Tribune News Network Doha Egyptian director Yasser Ashour, who followed the life of veteran Syrian actor Jamal Soliman for his documentary My Story, emphasised the critical importance of Arab voices sharing their own narratives. Addressing a media briefing at Doha Film Festival, he said: “We are mi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Festivals today are more important than ever: Kuwaiti actor Al Nabhan

Tribune News Network Doha Veteran Kuwaiti actor Jassim Al Nabhan captivated members of the media at the Doha Film Festival (DFF) on November 22, reflecting on his illustrious career in theatre, television, and voice acting. At 81, he emphasised the importance of film festivals today in keeping art »»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Outreach Qatar marks Children’s Day and Outreach Day 2025 with vibrant event

Tribune News Network Doha Outreach Qatar (OQ) celebrated Children’s Day and Outreach Day 2025 with a vibrant and emotionally uplifting event that marked two years of its meaningful journey of inclusion, empowerment, and hope for differently abled children and their families. The celebration beautif»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

FGPM announces strategic vaulting & logistics partnership with The Brink’s Company

Falcon Gold & Precious Metals QFZ LLC (FGPM) recently announced a strategic partnership with The Brink’s Company to manage FGPM’s secure vaulting and global logistics services, the company said in a statement on Sunday. The collaboration leverages Brink’s multi-decade experience in valuables transp»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

QFFD, QRCS support agriculture, livelihoods in Afghanistan

Tribune News network Doha As part of its humanitarian and development interventions in Afghanistan, and with funding from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched an agriculture support project to improve the living standards of families affected by natural »»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Supporting Oman’s Cancer Control Resolution is a shared regional duty: Dr Khaled bin Jabor

Tribune news network doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) concluded its participation in the World Cancer Conference, Summit, and accompanying exhibition for 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, over four days in November. The event witnessed broad international participation from more than 40 countri»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

MCQ Film Committee partners with Parrot Analytics for analysis of investment decisions

Tribune News Network Doha The Film Committee at Media City Qatar (MCQ) has partnered with Parrot Analytics, the global leader in entertainment analytics, to bring data-driven intelligence to its investment and content strategy efforts. As part of the partnership, Parrot Analytics is establishing a »»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Qatar, Kazakhstan sign pact to bolster judicial, legal, public prosecution ties

QNA Doha Qatar and Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Public Prosecution and the Prosecutor-General’s Office in Kazakhstan. The MoU aims to prepare and devise training plans, in addition to enhancing the efficiency of public prosecution members and sharing »»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Sir Syed’s dream lives on in Doha

Tribune News Network Doha The AMU Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) hosted a historic Sir Syed Day celebration on 17 October 2025 at City Centre Rotana, Doha, marking the launch of the Complete Writings of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the 150th anniversary of Madarsat-ul-Uloom, the global launch of the new»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

QNL hosts 36th AFLI meet, leads call to advance digital justice across Arab world

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) is hosting the 36th Conference of the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), a three-day event exploring the intersection of digital justice, global citizenship, and the knowledge economy in the Arab world. The conference is orga»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

AUPNSM Qatar celebrates ‘Roshni Utsav 2025’

Amrit Uttar Pradesh Navrang Sanskritik Mandal (AUPNSM), Qatar, hosted its annual flagship event, Roshni Utsav 2025, celebrating light, culture, and togetherness, with over 300 expatriate families from Uttar Pradesh participating. AUPNSM President Nita Mishra welcomed Chief Guest Indian Ambassador t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

CCQ launches Arab Association for Cyber Security student wing

Tribune News Network Doha The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) celebrated the launch of the Arab Association for Cyber Security (AACS) Student Branch, marking an important step toward building national talent and preparing the next generation to lead Qatar’s digital transformation. The ceremony bro»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

QatarDebate, Doha Forum to bring 150 youths from around world for ‘Youth Edition 2025’

Tribune news network Doha QatarDebate Center is preparing to host one of the world’s leading youth-focused platforms for global dialogue. The Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025 will take place at Education City on December 3-4 at the Multaqa building, bringing together more than 150 young changemakers »»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

City University Qatar, EAA Foundation sign pact to empower students through scholarships

Tribune News Network Doha City University Qatar (CUQ) has signed a strategic agreement with Education Above All Foundation (EAA), a global education and development foundation. The collaboration supports the Qatar Scholarship Programme, led by EAA Foundation’s Al-Fakhoora programme, which provides »»»

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UPI 46m

X rolls out location feature, unmasking MAGA accounts as foreign-based - UPI.com

Elon Musk's X this week unveiled a new location feature that revealed several MAGA-associated accounts to be based outside the United States. File photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Elon Musk's social media company X on Friday rolled out a new feature that shows where accou»»»

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Kuna 51m

Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT

KUWAIT -- Minister of Health Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed that the training workshop on intestinal ultrasound technology, organized by the Kuwait Gastroenterology Association in cooperation with IBUS organization, represents an important step in rehabilitation programs of the health sector. KHARTOUM --»»»

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50 children escape kidnappers in Nigeria, more than 250 still held - UPI.com

President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pictured speaking at the United Nations in 2023, has come under increased scrutiny as captors have carried out two mass school student kidnappings in a week. File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 23 (UPI) -- A group of 50 schoolchildren who we»»»

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Gulf News 1h

First arrest made in Philippine flood control scam, others nowhere to be found

Manila: Authorities in the Philippines have arrested Dennis Abagon, an engineer with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) MIMAROPA office, in connection with the controversial ₱289.5 million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. Abagon was taken into custody at a Quezon City resi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025 kicks off in December

Doha: The Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025 will take place at Education City on Dec. 3-4 at the Multaqa building, bringing together more than 150 young changemakers from over 100 countries, including 110 international participants and 40 from Qatar. Jointly organized by QatarDebate Center and the Doh»»»

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RT 1h

Polish MPs call for moving Russian embassy

The Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament, has adopted a resolution calling for the Russian embassy in Warsaw to be relocated further away from the seat of the Defense Ministry, citing security concerns. The resolution passed on Friday was supported by 439 lawmakers, with one abstaining. I»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Heavy rain triggers 367 fire department calls in Corfu and Epirus

Firefighters received 367 calls from early morning until 4:30 p.m. Friday as heavy rainfall impacted Corfu and the Epirus region. In the Ionian Islands, Corfu accounted for 180 calls, mainly from Sidari, Agios Stefanos Avliotes, Roda and Kassiopi. Crews carried out 18 water pumping operations and r»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

More heavy rains expected this coming week

Next week will see heavy rain in several parts of Greece, meteorologist Theodoros Kolydas warns. In a social media posting, he noted that Greece “enters a period of significant rain activities due to successive low-pressure systems in the Mediterranean.” Kolydas further noted that rains will come t»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Four migrants hospitalized after rescue south of Crete

Four migrants are being treated at Iraklio hospital on Crete after they were found Sunday morning on a boat carrying 35 people, 55 nautical miles south of Ierapetra, in the island’s southeast. . They were spotted by a Liberian-flagged vessel, prompting an immediate Coast Guard rescue operation. The»»»

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BBC 1h

Bolsonaro says ankle monitor damage caused by paranoia

Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president convicted of plotting a coup, has blamed medicine-induced "paranoia" for damage he caused to his ankle monitor - a day after he was removed from house arrest into detention. At a hearing in Brasília, he admitted trying to open the monitor with a solder»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding to honor winners of its 11th edition on December 9

Doha: The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding has announced that it will honor the winners of its eleventh edition on December 9, in a ceremony that will bring together a distinguished group of intellectual, cultural, and media figures from the Arab region and around »»»

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BNE 1h

Who wrote the 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine?

A mystery has emerged over the identity of the authors of the 28-point peace plan floated last week to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. It’s important as the knee-jerk reaction to initial reports is that it is a Kremlin sponsored wish-list, as more details emerge it appears that all three player»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Afif spearheads Qatar’s squad for Arab Cup

Doha: Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui announced on Sunday a 23-player squad for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, which kicks off on December 1. Striker Almoez Ali, who underwent leg surgery in London earlier this month, misses out, leaving Akram Afif to lead the attack as Qatar look to build on their thir»»»

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UPI 1h

European leaders question U.S. peace plan for Russia, Ukraine; Rubio says talks 'productive' - UPI.com

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after visiting the Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel in October. Marco Rubio, pictured speaking to the media in Israel last month, is in Switzerland to help broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. File pool Photo by F»»»

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