Qatar Tribune 20m

MoJ booth exhibits professional publications in legal awareness

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is participating in the 35th Doha International Book Fair with a shared booth with the General Secretariat of Council of Ministers, Director of the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies, Dr. Abdullah Hamad Al Khaldi, has said. The booth showcases a wide divers»»»

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Public Administration programmes at CCQ receive ACBSP int’l accreditation

Tribune News Network Doha Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has reached a new academic milestone, with its Public Administration programmes earning initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for a period of 10 years. The distinction makes them the »»»

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Arab News 1h

Why Britain still wrestles with repatriating Daesh-linked families from detention camps in Syria

LONDON: During a school half-term break in February 2015, three British girls left their homes and their futures in east London, traveled to Gatwick Airport and boarded a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. From there they travelled almost 1,000 km overland by bus to Urfa, close to Turkiye’s south»»»

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UPI 2h

Mexico freezes accounts of officials accused by United States - UPI.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Monday the frozen accounts the Sinaloa governor on leave, his administration and family members during her daily news conference. But she said the measure does not constitute a final determination of guilt. Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA May 18 (UPI) -- Me»»»

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RT 2h

Iran to sue US and Israel over attacks on cultural sites

Tehran will take the US and Israel to court over attacks on Iranian cultural sites, the Islamic Republic’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, has said. A fragile ceasefire, which was established between the sides in early April after a month of intense hostilities initiated by the American»»»

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UPI 3h

Supreme Court sends voting rights cases back to lower courts - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in 2024 in Washington, D.C. On Monday, the high court sent two cases involving the Voting Rights Act back to lower cases, avoiding another ruling on part of the act. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court sent two cases in»»»

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UPI 3h

CDC restricts people traveling to U.S. from three African nations amid Ebola outbreak - UPI.com

Local officials the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday updated reporters on the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak there, which has caused the WHO to declare it a health emergency of international concern and the United States to enacte travel restrictions. Photo by Marie Jeanne Munyerenkana/E»»»

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TAP 3h

NDC: Tunisia unveils $55 billion plan, with water and agriculture as top priorities

Tunis, May 18 (TAP)- Tunisia has finalised its new climate strategic framework (NDC 3.0), a massive plan aimed at mobilising $55 billion over the 2026–2035 period to confront climate change. Faced with increasing vulnerability, the country is...»»»

Arab News 4h

Palestinian president’s son vows to put ‘Gaza first’

RAMALLAH: The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Monday said Fatah would prioritize Gaza and return it “to the fold of Palestinian legitimacy,” the day after being elected to the movement’s top decision-making body. Fatah’s first congress in a decade came as the Palestinian movement face»»»

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Gulf News 4h

AI is changing security in the UAE — and SIRA is leading it

Dubai: The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) will unveil a series of smart security initiatives and AI-powered solutions during its participation in ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026, taking place from May 19 to 21, as the UAE continues to accelerate efforts to strengthen innovation and sustainability i»»»

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UPI 4h

Supreme Court rejects appeal from drugmakers over price negotiations - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday it will not take up an appeal from a group of drug makers attempting to block negotiations for lower drug prices. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday it will not take up an appeal from a group of »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Must-have apps in Qatar to access key government services

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital government services, Qatar is expanding digital platforms as a means of accessing essential services through various ministries. These applications allow citizens and residents to access services via smartphone, reducing the need fo»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Romanians Stabbed Journalist in London at Behest of Iran, UK Court Told

A team of Romanian men, acting as proxies for the Iranian government, carried out a knife attack on a journalist working for a Persian-language media organization in London, prosecutors told a British court on Monday. Pouria Zaratifoukolaei, known as Pouria Zeraati, a British journalist of Iranian »»»

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UPI 5h

Judge rules some items excluded from evidence in Luigi Mangione trial - UPI.com

A New York state judge ruled Monday that some items found in Luigi Mangione’s backpack at the time of his arrest will be excluded from evidence in his trial. Pool Photo by Jeena Moon/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- A New York state judge ruled Monday that some items found in Luigi Mangione's ba»»»

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UPI 5h

Trump drops $10B IRS lawsuit - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday. On Monday, he told a federal court in Miami he wants to drop his lawsuit against the IRS. Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and his two oldest sons droppe»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah Denies Link to Man Charged in US

The Iran-backed Iraqi group Kataib Hezbollah, denied on Monday that a man accused of plotting attacks in the United States and Europe was a member of the group. US authorities on Friday detailed charges against Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, who was identified as a senior figure in Kataib»»»

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Gulf News 6h

India's Adani to pay $275m settlement to US over Iran sanctions violations

Dubai: India's Adani Enterprises agreed to pay $275 million to settle potential civil liability related to apparent violations of US sanctions on Iran tied to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, the US Treasury Department said on Monday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

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Libya Herald 6h

Court of Appeal acquits former Qaddafi intelligence chief Senussi, and others, of all charges related to suppression of protesters during 2011 revolution

The Thirteenth Criminal Circuit of the Tripoli Court of Appeal issued its verdict today in criminal case number (630 / 2014) concerning figures of the Qaddafi regime. Case No. 630 is related to the suppression of protesters during the February 2011 revolution that overthrew the 42-year Qaddafi regi»»»

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Arab News 6h

The watch that turned into a Saudi retail watershed

ALKHOBAR: Long queues formed outside Swatch stores in Riyadh this week as customers waited for the latest Swatch and Audemars Piguet collaboration, turning a colorful plastic watch into one of Saudi Arabia’s most memorable retail moments. Videos shared across social media showed people standing in »»»

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Arab News 6h

Palestinian hospitals say 76% of medical imaging machines have been destroyed in Israeli attacks

LONDON: Palestinian hospitals in the Gaza Strip are facing shortages of medical imaging equipment, which is vital for detecting illnesses and planning critical surgeries. Medical facilities in the coastal enclave have lost 76 percent of their imaging equipment following Israel’s military campaign w»»»

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EU Observer 6h

Budapest mayor: After Orbán’s fall, Hungary can become a ‘normal European country’

Hungary’s opposition stronghold mayor Gergely Karácsony says former prime minister Viktor Orbán’s illiberal system has not merely lost power but collapsed, as the incoming government of the Tisza party promises to restore democratic norms after 16 years of Orbán rule. In an interview in Bratislava,»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Pakistan Sends New Iranian Peace Proposal to US

Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States with terms that appeared similar to offers Washington has previously rejected, although a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that the US had softened positions on some issues. A Pakistani source confirmed that Islamabad, which has conv»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

State asset reforms and 200-megawatt solar project top Egypt-UNDP economic agenda

Egypt is advancing an initiative to produce 200 megawatts of solar energy for state-owned industrial facilities as part of a broader drive to implement structural reforms and secure the financial sustainability of state assets. The developments were outlined on Monday during discussions between Dep»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Egypt overhauls education system for 25 million students, shifting focus to skills and new Baccalaureate

Egypt is undertaking a comprehensive transformation of its education system for 25 million pre-university students, shifting the focus from enrollment metrics to skills-based learning and introducing a new Egyptian Baccalaureate, Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdellatif anno»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Supreme Administrative Court Revokes Emissions Derogation for Maritsa East 2 Power Plant

Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court announced Monday that it has revoked an emissions derogation granted to the state-owned coal-fired power plant Maritsa East 2 TPP following a series of legal challenges brought by the environmental organizations For the Earth and Greenpeace Bulgaria. Environm»»»

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BBC 7h

At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as six Americans exposed

At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as six Americans exposed 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira Santos AFP via Getty ImagesThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency At least 100 deaths hav»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Priced higher than luxury supercars: UAE’s Dh250,000-a-night Eid stays

Dubai: As millions of travellers prepare for the Eid Al Adha break, some of the UAE’s most exclusive hotels are offering stays priced higher than luxury supercars, with one suite in Dubai reaching Dh250,000 ($68,000) a night during the holiday season. The sharp rise is due to the growing demand for»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Philippine impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte kicks off: Catch the drama

Manila: Philippine Senators, led by Alan Peter Cayetano, took their oath Monday as the Senate formally convened as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President (VP) Sara Duterte in a historic political showdown that could reshape the country’s leadership ahead of the 2028 elections. Wearing»»»

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DW 7h

Germany's housing crisis hits immigrants hardest

PoliticsGermanyGermany's housing crisis hits immigrants hardestSabine KinkartzThe German housing market crisis is deepening social inequality. Newcomers in particular are struggling to find affordable housing — with consequences for integration, education, and the labor market. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

UN Demands Israel Prevent 'Genocide' in Gaza

The United Nations demanded Monday that Israel take measures to prevent acts of "genocide" in Gaza, and decried indications of "ethnic cleansing" in the Palestinian territory and in the occupied West Bank. In a fresh report, the UN rights office said Israel's actions in Gaza since the start of the »»»

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Arab News 8h

Economic expert stresses Gulf unity for maximizing global capital inflows

Economic experts discussed unifying the Gulf market in order to maximize inflows of capital from abroad during a virtual meeting on Sunday. General Coordinator for Negotiations and head of the GCC Negotiating Team Dr. Raja Al-Marzoqi suggested completing the unified Gulf market and developing mecha»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Dubai GDRFA taps AI to power faster, smarter services

Dubai: Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has completed a comprehensive institutional review that led to the development of an advanced decision-support system powered by artificial intelligence and data analytics, aimed at accelerating decision-making, imp»»»

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Arab News 8h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index ends lower at 10,956

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dropped on Monday, losing 11.84 points, or 0.11 percent, to close at 10,956.1. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.62 billion ($1.23 billion), as 63 of the listed stocks advanced, while 195 retreated. The MSCI Tadawul Index also d»»»

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RT 8h

‘Clock is ticking’ for Iran – Trump

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a new attack if Tehran doesn’t agree to make swift concessions to Washington. Indirect talks between the sides have remained stalled since a fragile ceasefire was established in early April after a month of hostilities initiated by the US and Israe»»»

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DW 9h

Germany's crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revival

BusinessGermanyGermany's crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revivalSrinivas MazumdaruHit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed? https://p.dw.com/p/5DmTSThe German chemical giant BASF ha»»»

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Gulf News 9h

France unveils architects to transform Louvre

Paris: France said Monday that it had selected an international team of architects to transform the Louvre, which has been hit by a litany of problems including a $100 million jewellery robbery. The “Louvre-New Renaissance” overhaul, President Emmanuel Macron’s signature project announced last year»»»

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BBC 9h

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government 34 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul GlynnCulture reporter EPA/ShutterstockShakira is known for hits including Hips Don't Lie, Waka Waka and Whenever, Wherever A Spanish court has ordered the country's tax authority to refund €55»»»

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BBC 9h

Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action

Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action 2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks Phillips Getty ImagesA deepening fuel crisis, exacerbated by an effective US oil blockade, has led to rolling blackouts Cuba's foreign minister has accused the US of building a "fra»»»

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Arab News 9h

UN demands Israel prevent ‘genocide’ in Gaza

GENEVA: The United Nations demanded Monday that Israel take measures to prevent acts of “genocide” in Gaza, and decried indications of “ethnic cleansing” in the Palestinian territory and in the occupied West Bank. In a fresh report, the UN rights office said Israel’s actions in Gaza since the start»»»

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Arab News 10h

Israeli death penalty for convicted West Bank Palestinians comes into effect

DUBAI: An Israeli law pemitting the death penalty for West Bank Palestinians went into effect on Sunday, media reports said. Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, the head of the Israeli army’s Central Command, signed the military order necessary to implement the measure in the occupied West Bank, The Times of Isra»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Burjeel recognised as healthcare partner of title-winning Al Ain FC

Abu Dhabi, Al Ain: Al Ain FC’s ADNOC Pro League title win has brought renewed attention to one of the country’s most successful football clubs and to the support systems that help sustain performance at the highest level. For Burjeel Holdings, the achievement carries added significance. As Al Ain F»»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE launches ‘Year of Family’ passport stamp for travellers

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has introduced a special “Year of Family” passport stamp at selected entry points to mark the International Day of Families. Launched on May 15 by the ICP’s General Directorate of Ports, the commemorative stamp h»»»

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Naharnet 10h

China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

China has agreed to ramp up trade for U.S. agricultural products such as beef and poultry, buying at an annualized rate of $17 billion per year for 2026 and at that level for 2027 and 2028, the White House announced Sunday, two days after President Donald Trump returned from a high-stakes summit in»»»

Gulf News 10h

Sharjah Charity launches Dh2.6m Dhu Al Hijjah aid campaign

Sharjah Charity International has allocated Dh2.6 million for a wide-ranging humanitarian campaign during the first 10 days of Dhu Al Hijjah, with initiatives set to support more than 18,000 families, help financially distressed inmates, fund heart procedures and sponsor Hajj trips for needy Emirat»»»

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Business-review 11h

How important is financial literacy? Case study: Romania vs. Poland

The President of the Institute for Financial Studies (ISF)—Valentin IONESCU, the ISF Executive Director—Prof. Ph.D. Marian SIMINICĂ, and the Coordinator of the ISF Department of Financial Education, Ieronim ȘTEFAN, are conducting a comparative analysis of financial literacy in Romania and Poland. T»»»

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DW 11h

Germany: Chemical industry down, but not out

BusinessGermanyGermany: Chemical industry down, but not outSrinivas MazumdaruHit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany’s chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed? https://p.dw.com/p/5DmTSThe German chemical giant BASF has embark»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Customs Officers Seize 48 Kg of Cocaine in Haskovo

Nearly 48 kilograms of cocaine worth over EUR 4.4 million were seized at the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing on May 15 following a tip from the State Agency for National Security (SANS), the prosecution service said Monday. The drugs were found in a truck travelling from Belgium through Bulgaria t»»»

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24 News Agency 11h

First hearing in case against Kamchybek Tashiev to be held behind closed doors - | 24.KG

Preliminary hearings in the criminal case against former head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev are scheduled to take place today, May 18, at the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek. Earlier, the Prosecutor General’s Office approved the indictment and referred »»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Philippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try VP Sara Duterte

Manila: The Philippine Senate convened as an impeachment court on Monday to try the case against Vice President Sara Duterte, said Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. Philippine senator and former chief of the Philippine National Police Ronald Dela Rosa was absent from the Senate plenary session,»»»

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Tanjug 12h

Vucic: Very successful meetings in Baku, new opportunities for cooperation

BAKU - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday he had had very successful meetings with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and representatives of Azerbaijan's top companies earlier in the day and that new opportunities for cooperation with the country had been opened up. "Of course, we co»»»

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