QNA Doha Qatar Central Bank (QCB) directed all banks operating in the State of Qatar to cooperate with the Qatar Development Bank (QDB) program in supporting the sectors identified by QDB, in accordance with the mechanisms set out under the program, noting that the program aims to provide liquidity»»»

Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission HE Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanemon Thursday inaugurated the medical unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission in the sacred sites of Saudi Arabia as part of the mission’s comprehensive preparations to provide the highest»»»

QNA Doha As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, global attention is turning toward the urgent need to protect ecosystems and preserve the natural balance upon which life on Earth depends. Amid increasing environmental pressures and growing concerns over biodiversit»»»

Tribune News Network Doha On the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), observed on 21 May 2026, Qatar University (QU) highlighted a range of tangible achievements accomplished by the Inclusion and Special Needs Support Centre, in line with the university’s vision to serve as a mode»»»

QNA Beirut President of Lebanon General Joseph Aoun met with Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Beirut on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries, along with ways to support and strengthen them, as well a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) places social and emotional learning at the heart of its education ecosystem, recognising these skills as essential foundations for lifelong learning and positive social change. Across all learning environments, it prioritises connection, wellbeing an»»»

QNA Geneva Qatar participated in the 64th session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland, alongside the meetings of the World Health Assembly. Minister of Public Health His Excellency Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud led Qatar’s delegation to the session. The sessi»»»

QNA MAKKAH AL MUKARRAMAH Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission, HE Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, inaugurated the medical unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission in the sacred sites of Saudi Arabia as part of the mission’s comprehensive preparations to pro»»»

QNA Prague Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babis met with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC Forum, held in the Czech capital, Prague, on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed t»»»

Al Khulaifi stressed that Qatar’s philosophy toward mediation is straightforward: the country does not engage because the process is easy, but because the alternatives are often far more damaging. He underlined that mediators can make a significant difference when they gain the confidence of confli»»»

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Defence of Uzbekistan Lieutenant-General Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed »»»

JEDDAH: The Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif Al-Asheikh received on Thursday Yemen’s Minister of Endowment and Guidance Turki bin Abdullah Al-Wadei at his office in Jeddah, along with his accompanying delegation. The two sides held talks and discussed ways to enh»»»

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, ending his long wait for domestic silverware. A trademark free-kick and a close-range finish, both in the final half-hour, sealed the win Al Nassr needed on the last night o»»»

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was never formally vetted to be a trade envoy, according to an investigation into his allegedly passing confidential investment information to deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. File Photo by Julien Warnand/EPA May 21 (UPI) --»»»

Damascus, May. 21 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received a telephone call on Thursday from the Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. During the call, both sides reaffirmed the depth of bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and discussed»»»

Doha: Katara Cultural Village, in cooperation with the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center in Doha, held a special cultural event on Wednesday, in Hall 15 to commemorate the Turkish poet Yunus Emre. The event was attended by Ambassador of Turkiye H E Dr. Mustafa Göksoy, Director of the Yunus Emre Tu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The stage is set for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 following the official draw held in Zurich, Switzerland on 21 May ahead of the tournament’s return to Doha from 19 November to 13 December. Continuing the expanded 48-team format successfully introduced in 2025, qualified nations »»»

ALKHOBAR: Every year during Hajj, millions of pilgrims converge within a tightly concentrated geographic area over the span of just a few days, creating one of the most complex and demanding connectivity environments in the world. Unlike most large-scale global gatherings, Hajj combines extraordina»»»

OSLO: Uncapped Hamburg SV goalkeeper Sander Tangvik has won the race for Norway’s final World Cup spot, following a selection headache that required a final sign-off from King Harald on Thursday. Otherwise, there were few surprises as Norway will be led by captain Martin Odegaard, fresh from a Prem»»»

LONDON: US President Donald Trump emphasized Washington’s commitment to ensuring security and stability in the Gulf region in a letter to King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain. The US leader also expressed admiration for Bahrain’s national unity in response to Iran’s violations of international »»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, represented by the Center of Digital Entrepreneurship, has launched a Tech Challenge to empower entrepreneurs and innovators to develop advanced Hajj and Umrah services. The challenge launched recently focuses on three main tracks: »»»

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said the DNC's report on the Harris-Walz presidential campaign in 2024 isn't up to the party's standards. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin on Thursday released the long-aw»»»

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery MakumenoBBC Africa, Kinshasa ReutersThe unrest highlights the struggle authorities face as cases of the virus rise An angry crowd set alight a section of a hospital at the epicentre of th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Amal Movement: US Treasury Department Statement Targets Our National Role in Protecting the Lebanese State 21-05-2026 23:18 PM Amal Movemen»»»

New Delhi: A comment made by an Indian judge comparing ordinary citizens to “cockroaches” has triggered widespread criticism and satire online, leading to the emergence of a mock political movement dubbed the “Cockroach Janata Party.” The controversy erupted after the judge’s remarks circulated wid»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HESheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani attended the graduation ceremony of the tenth batch of Master’s students of the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, in the presence of a number of ministers, Chairman of the Board of Trustees»»»

LONDON: Palestinian officials and academic critics have accused the British Museum of historical erasure and, in the words of a widely signed open letter, “complicity in genocide” after the museum removed the words “Palestine” and “Palestinian” from explanatory panels accompanying several exhibits »»»

RIYADH: Six years after their last title, Al-Nassr are once again champions of Saudi Arabia. A dominant 4-1 victory over Damac on the final matchday of the season secured the Saudi Pro League title for the Riyadh giants, sparking celebrations across Al-Awwal Park after one of the most dramatic titl»»»

Damascus, May.21 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa issued Legislative Decree No. 120 of 2026 granting an incentive bonus of 9,000 new Syrian pounds for every ton of wheat delivered by farmers to the Syrian Grain Establishment. The decree stipulates that the incentive shall be granted in addition to »»»

NEW DELHI: It began as a satirical online project. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration. A parody political party called the Cockroach Janta Party, with the insect as its symbol, has exploded across India’s social media by turning absurdist humor into »»»

NEW YORK: New York ‌City will offer its residents a chance to snag $50 tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey this summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Thursday, with 1,000 affordable tickets up for grabs through a lottery system. The discounted tickets come with free round-trip bus transportatio»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The official overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza urged the UN Security Council on Thursday to use “every means at its disposal” to press Hamas to disarm, warning that every act of violence in the Palestinian territory risks “unraveling” the agreement. Nickolay Mladenov, hig»»»

Iraqi officials said the United States has conditioned the integration of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) on disarming armed factions, sidelining their leaders, and appointing professional officers to oversee the PMF’s infrastructure, a step Washington says is necessary because the force rema»»»

The world’s first great empires established by the ancient Persians, Chinese, and Romans are well known, but not the empires that emerged on their margins in response to them over the course of 2,500 years. These counterempires include the imperial nomad confederacies that arose in Mongolia and ext»»»

The weekly injection helped nearly half of participants lose 30% of their weight. Eli Lilly on Thursday announced results from a phase 3 trial of its drug retatrutide that show it helped participants lose 30% of their weight over the course of two years. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo »»»

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has arrived in Mexico for talks with the country's security cabinet. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin arrived Thursday at Mexico's National Palace for meetings with President Cl»»»

The Ministry of Culture announced key details of the 20th edition of ‘Al Burda Award’ – a leading cultural celebration of Islamic arts – during a media briefing held at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The briefing brough together senior officials, cultural leaders, and representatives from leading m»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:55 and 19:00 on Thursday 21-05-2026 gatherings of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy arm»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - The weather Thursday night will be partly cloudy nationwide, with temperatures ranging between 15 and 20°C in the north, near coasts and on heights, and between 21 and 26°C elsewhere, according to a monitoring bulletin from the...»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - African participation in international exhibitions must become "a genuine vehicle for economic diplomacy, attractiveness and cooperation," Trade Minister Samir Abid said Thursday at the opening in Tunis of the 2nd African...»»»

Amid ongoing U.S. pressure on Lebanon and the resistance forces within it, the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on nine MPs and officials from Hezbollah and the Amal Movement for “obstructing the peace process in Lebanon and impeding the disarmament of Hezbollah.” According to a st»»»

Net migration to the UK fell last year by nearly half to 171,000, its statistics agency said on Thursday, providing some relief on a key issue for under-fire Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The number of non-EU citizens arriving for work-related reasons fell by 47 percent in 2025, which was “the main »»»

MONTREAL: Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves. Football, which most Canadians call soccer, is the country’s most popular participatory sport»»»

MADRID: Spanish businessman Enrique Riquelme on Thursday publically announced he planned to stand in Real Madrid’s presidential election although he has until Saturday to decide whether to formally submit his candidacy. Riquelme, 37, the president of the water and energy group Cox, sent a letter to»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - The solution to the Libyan crisis must be inter-Libyan, stemming from the will and consensus of all components of the Libyan people without exclusion, and in a way that preserves Libya’s unity and sovereignty, the Foreign...»»»

National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova called on Bulgarians to preserve their language at a reception at the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome on Thursday. She spoke ahead of May 24, the Day of Sts Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture and of Slav Letters. The choir of Sof»»»

German politics is increasingly driven by revanchist attitudes toward Russia and "Fourth Reich" ideas, military expert Yury Knutov tells Sputnik. “The militarization of the economy now taking place in Germany is alarming because passenger car production is being phased out and replaced with the man»»»

India said Thursday it would reschedule next month's summit on the conservation of big cat species to ensure the participation of African nations grappling with Ebola. The decision came hours after India and the African Union decided to postpone a key economic summit due to the deadly Ebola outbrea»»»

A judge dismissed all charges against a vice principal who allegedly ignored warnings that a 6-year-old boy had a gun. The boy shot his teacher in 2023. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- Criminal charges were dropped Thursday against an elementary school vice principal »»»

The three-day joint Russian-Belarusian nuclear weapons exercise concluded on Thursday with ballistic missile exchanges between the Barents Arctic region and the Russian Far East, alongside multiple launches of nuclear-capable cruise missiles. Putin was shown sitting alone as he commanded the nuclea»»»