Qatari investments in UK exceed £40 bn as trade reaches £1.7 bn in 2024
QNA Doha The Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee held its 4th meeting on Sunday in Doha with the participation of a number of senior officials and representatives of the public and private sectors from both countries. A statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that Minister o»»»
Aspetar Sports Orthobiologic Lab for athletes inaugurated
Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, has officially announced the opening of its Sports Orthobiologic Laboratory, a pioneering initiative aimed at reinforcing Aspetar’s status as a global leader in sports and regenerative medicine. This new addition significa»»»
Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee hold 4th meeting in Doha
Doha: The Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee held its 4th meeting on Sunday in Doha with the participation of a number of senior officials and representatives of the public and private sectors from both countries. A statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that Minister of S»»»
Tunisia attends Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi
(TAP) – Tunisia attended Saturday the Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting co-chaired by india and the UAE in New Delhi. The Tunisian delegation, led by Acting Permanent Representative to the Arab League Douha Chouikh Ben Tanfous, highlighted...»»»
Pakistan cleared to play T20 World Cup but boycott India match: govt
Lahore: The Pakistani government cleared its national team on Sunday to compete in the Twenty20 World Cup starting from February 7, but stopped them from playing arch-rivals and tournament co-hosts India. "The government of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan cricket team to participate in the»»»
Andrey Gurov the Logical Choice for Caretaker PM to Ensure Fair Elections, CC-DB MP Mirchev Says
The choice of a caretaker prime minister is up to the President, but the logical option from the standpoint of ensuring fair elections is most likely Andrey Gurov, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Sunday. Mirchev was speaking at a commemoration e»»»
Andrey Gyurov the Logical Choice for Caretaker PM to Ensure Fair Elections, CC-DB MP Mirchev Says
The choice of a caretaker prime minister is up to the President, but the logical option from the standpoint of ensuring fair elections is most likely Andrey Gyurov, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Sunday. Mirchev was speaking at a commemoration »»»
Imam Khamenei: Any US-Initiated War to Expand into Regional Conflict
Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei warned the US on Sunday against initiating a war, stressing that such war will inevitably expand into a regional conflict. “Americans should understand that any war they initiate will inevitably expand into a regional conflict,” Imam»»»
Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files
The director of the new documentary on US First Lady Melania Trump has appeared embracing a young woman in images released by the US Department of Justice on Friday. Brett Ratner, who also directed the Rush Hour films and X-Men: The Last Stand, can be seen sitting on a sofa beside the late sex offe»»»
Syrian food industries consolidate global presence through Gulfood 2026
Damascus, Feb.01 (SANA) Syria’s participation in the Gulfood 2026 international food exhibition in Dubai yielded positive results, as national companies held direct meetings and reached practical understandings with importers and international firms to export Syrian food products, reinforcing the r»»»
Epstein Files Lead to Resignation in Slovakia and Calls in Britain for Former Prince to Cooperate
Newly disclosed US government files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to share what he knows with authorities about Epstein's links to powerful individuals around the world. The fallout comes just a day af»»»
Arab Book Award opens nominations until May 28 for fourth edition
Doha: The Arab Book Award has opened nominations for its fourth edition, accepting submissions until May 28 via the award’s official website. Launched by the State of Qatar in March 2023, the Arab Book Award recognises authors, publishers, and institutions contributing to the advancement of Arabic »»»
Al Attiyah wins Hail Baja
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah delivered another commanding performance in international rally-raid competition by winning the Hail Baja, the opening round of the FIA Baja World Cup, in Saudi Arabia, yesterday. Representing Nasser Racing and partnered by French co-driver Max Delfino i»»»
Web Summit Qatar 2026 kicks off today
Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Web Summit Qatar opens today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, drawing a capacity crowd of global tech leaders and innovators. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will address the opening night, an»»»
The Horn of Africa is being targeted for fragmentation
Along both shores of the Red Sea and the adjoining Gulf of Aden, several littoral states are in crisis. On the North African side, Sudan and Somalia both have huge problems, while on the Arabian Peninsula, Yemen is faring no better. These crises are not separate. They amount to one much bigger cris»»»
US Justice department releases new batch of Epstein files citing Musk, Trump, Mountbatten-Windsor
The US Justice Department on Friday released more than 3 million pages of documents from its investigative files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The latest release includes thousands of references to US President Donald Trump, hundreds to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly known as B»»»
Philippines: Insurance for senior citizens automatically covered by PhilHealth?
Manila: Under Philippine law, senior citizens are automatically entitled to health insurance coverage through PhilHealth. Does it really cover everyone? And how does it work? What's zero-balance billing? Read on... As a rule, the legal mandate in the Asian country ensures that older adults are prot»»»
Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public
When Marius Borg Høiby stands up in room 250 at Oslo district court on Tuesday, at the start of Norway's biggest trial in years, he will have no moral support from his closest relatives. His mother Crown Princess Mette-Marit will not be there, nor will the man she married when her son was four - th»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Co-chairs Comment on Radev's First Post-Resignation Interview
On Saturday, the co-chairs of Yes, Bulgaria, part of the Democratic Bulgaria coalition, commented on Rumen Radev’s interview with Bulgarian National Television on Friday evening, the first after he resigned as president. Ivaylo Mirchev, Co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria in an interview with Darik Radio on »»»
Egypt’s Finance Ministry seeks to align international aid with fiscal reform priorities
Egypt is seeking to align international development support with state fiscal reform priorities to maximise the effectiveness of technical and financial aid, Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal Policy Yasser Sobhi said on Saturday. Speaking at the third annual meeting of the Public Financial Managem»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Mirchev Says CC–DB Has Not Discussed Partnership With Radev
Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria, part of the Democratic Bulgaria coalition, in an interview with Darik Radio on Saturday, commenting on Rumen Radev’s interview with Bulgarian National Television on Friday evening, said: "At this stage, I am pessimistic about Rumen Radev being a potential »»»
Kuwait underlines strong Arab-Indian coop. amid global challenges
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait affirmed on Saturday that the importance of deepening Indian-Arab relations is no longer an option but a necessity imposed by global challenges.The remarks were made by Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, Ambassador Talal A»»»
Web Summit Qatar sells out after Upscrolled founder announced as speaker
DOHA: The third edition of Web Summit Qatar has officially sold out following the announcement of Issam Hijazi, the Palestinian founder of Upscrolled, as an Opening Night speaker, Web Summit has announced. The 30,000-plus attendee event hit full capacity following a dramatic surge in ticket sales a»»»
Epstein files claim Bill Gates caught sexually transmitted infection, sought antibiotics for Melinda
New Delhi: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates contracted sexually transmitted disease (STD) after alleged sexual encounters with "Russian girls", and asked for antibiotics for his then-wife, Melinda French Gates, according to the latest claim in the Epstein files. The fresh allegations come as the US »»»
Web Summit Qatar sells out after Upscrolled founder announced as speaker
Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Web Summit Qatar has officially sold out following the announcement of Issam Hijazi, the Palestinian founder of Upscrolled, as an Opening Night speaker, Web Summit has announced. The 30,000-plus attendee event hit full capacity yesterday following a dramatic surge »»»
Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara
Meryl Streep, Pedro Pascal and Ben Stiller are among celebrities to have paid tribute to Emmy-winning comedic actress Catherine O'Hara, who died on Friday aged 71. The Canadian was best known for her roles in the films Beetlejuice and Home Alone, as well as comedy TV series including Schitt's Creek»»»
Ghislaine Maxwell claims dozens of Epstein’s accomplices got off scot-free
Twenty-nine alleged accomplices and co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein have avoided prosecution, most of them through “secret settlements,” the disgraced financier and sex offender's partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, has claimed in court documents. Several media outlets on Thursday reported on Maxwell’s »»»
Araghchi: No Negotiations Under Dictates, Vows Harsh Response to Attacks
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi asserted that there is currently no serious basis for genuine and fruitful negotiations with the United States, while simultaneously warning that any hostile act against Iran would be met with a very harsh and strong response. Araqchi’s remarks came dur»»»
US at Crossroads as New START Deadline Nears – Report
The administration is nearing a decision on whether to extend the New START Treaty between Russia and the US, due to expire on February 5, the WSJ reports. The newspaper cites former officials and experts as outlining three possible paths forward: 1.Greenlight for extension: Accept Russia’s offer t»»»
India Budget 2026: What NRIs in UAE want to see on housing, trade, taxes, jobs
Dubai: As India heads into Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, UAE-based NRIs are watching closely. Here is a clear breakdown of what industry leaders and NRI community representatives say should be on the government’s agenda: Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.1. Make homes che»»»
Scientists May Have Unlocked Key Secret to Long Life
Scientists think they may have unlocked a key secret to long life – quite simply, genetics, according to The Guardian. Writing in the journal Science, the researchers described how previous studies that had attempted to unpick the genetic component of human lifespan had not taken into account that »»»
Berlin Drowning in Potatoes… for Free
A vast stockpile of potatoes is being given away for free by a farm in the German state of Saxony, after a bumper national harvest. Thousands of tasty tubers have been rolling into the country's capital, Berlin, since mid-January, with residents risking icy streets to bag their share, according to »»»
Indian filmmaker Mira Nair, mother of Zohran Mamdani, appears in new Epstein files
Millions of new files relating to the late Jeffrey Epstein were made public by the US Department of Justice on Friday, marking the largest release of documents since the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law last year. Also Read: Zohran Mamdani was right: Snow storm in New York City or»»»
Eggs can do so much more than breakfast, as these skillet lentils show
I just ate a chicken taco for breakfast, and it hit the spot perfectly. Some might consider it odd, but I often eat non-breakfast foods in the morning, usually leftovers from dinner the night before - a bowl of bean and vegetable soup, a slice of pizza, a piece of salmon with half a bagel. Who made»»»
China Sees First Fiscal Revenue Drop Since 2020
China's fiscal revenue fell 1.7% in 2025 from a year earlier, the finance ministry said on Friday, the first contraction since 2020 as a protracted property slump and weak domestic demand saddled the economy. Fiscal revenues in 2025 totaled 21.6 trillion yuan ($3.11 trillion), a ministry official s»»»
The battery revolution
The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»
The battery revolution
The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»
The battery revolution
The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»
The battery revolution
The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»
The battery revolution
The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»
The battery revolution
The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»
The battery revolution
The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»
The battery revolution
The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»
The battery revolution
The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»
Reporters - Nicaragua, the forgotten dictatorship
Since a deadly crackdown on protests in 2018, the regime in Nicaragua has sealed the country off from scrutiny. Opponents are driven into exile, local independent media are silenced and no foreign journalists are allowed in. What's left is a media blackout, turning the second-poorest nation in the »»»
US Justice Department releases 3 million pages of new Epstein files
The US Justice Department said Friday that it was releasing a new cache of millions of documents from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the millionaire financier's sexual abuse of young girls. The US Justic»»»
What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary
From televised cabinet meetings to late night Truth Social posts, US President Donald Trump has rarely stepped out of the spotlight since he resumed office in January. But more often than not, he's done it without his wife. So where is Melania? A new documentary co-produced by the first lady hersel»»»
MSF not to share staff information with Israeli occupation authorities
GENEVA, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) decided not to share a list of its Palestinian and international staff in Palestine with Israeli occupation authorities as part of the registration process to work in Gaza and the West Bank."This decision comes after ma»»»
Millions of new Epstein files released by US justice department
Millions of new files relating to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice, the largest number of documents shared by the government since a law mandated their release last year. Three million pages, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos were posted publicly on»»»
Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71
Catherine O'Hara, the comedic actress best known for her starring roles in the Home Alone and Beetlejuice films, as well as her Emmy-winning turn in Schitt's Creek, has died aged 71. The Canadian star rose to fame through Toronto's Second City improvisation troupe and on SCTV, before making a name »»»