East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi Anadolu via Getty ImagesGikomba in Nairobi is just one of many huge markets dedicated to worn clothing in East Africa Not even heavy rain can keep shoppers away fr»»»
Russian director Zvyagintsev denounces Ukraine war ‘carnage’ at Cannes awards
CANNES, France: Acclaimed Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev urged President Vladimir Putin to end the “carnage” in Ukraine on Saturday after his new movie set during the war came runner-up at the Cannes Film Festival. “Millions of people on both sides of the line of contact now dream of only one »»»
Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down
BARCELONA: Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa’s last game at the helm, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight on Saturday. In the final round of fixtures, Mallorca defeated already-relegated Real Oviedo 3»»»
China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
JIUQUAN, China: China will send an astronaut to its space station on Sunday for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of long-duration human physiology in space as Beijing works toward its ambition of a crewed moon landing by 2030. The Shenzhou-23 vessel is scheduled to launc»»»
’Mass ballistic missile attack’ hits Kyiv: authorities
KYIV, Ukraine: A “mass ballistic missile attack” pounded Kyiv early Sunday, military authorities said, with AFP journalists hearing heavy explosions, after Russia threatened retaliation for Ukrainian strikes in the east. A residential building located close to the government district shook from the»»»
Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House
WASHINGTON: Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots fired near the White House grounds. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room. US Secret Service officers kept them from leaving. There were no»»»
White House locked down after multiple gunshots heard nearby - UPI.com
Multiple gunshots were heard near the White House on Saturday evening, with members of the media outside rushed inside to take cover and the entire executive complex on lock down. File Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- The White House was locked down on Saturday evening after mu»»»
Suspected Oreshnik strike reported near Kiev (VIDEOS)
Ukrainian media and Telegram channels have circulated videos showing bright objects descending almost vertically, followed by powerful flashes. They claimed the footage captured the use of Russia’s intermediate-range hypersonic Oreshnik system, although Moscow has not officially confirmed the launc»»»
Gunshots heard near White House – media
Multiple gunshots were heard near the White House on Saturday evening, according to media reports. CNN reported that shots were heard in the White House area, while ABC News reporter Selina Wang wrote on X that journalists at the complex were told to run into the press briefing room. “Many gunshots»»»
Four held after clashes at Spain airport as Gaza activists return
MADRID: Police detained four people at Bilbao airport in northern Spain on Saturday following clashes that broke out after activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla returned home, officials said. The incident occurred as supporters gathered in the arrivals hall to welcome six campaigners as they arrived»»»
Iran says Trump’s Hormuz reopening claim ‘far from reality’
Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen under a peace agreement with Iran is “far from reality”, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday, saying Tehran would retain control over shipping through the strategic waterway. “Based on the late»»»
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was "subject to finalization." "An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United State»»»
Trump says Iran deal may reopen Hormuz, but Tehran insists strait stays under its control
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran had been “largely negotiated” and would include reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran quickly pushed back Sunday, insisting the waterway would remain under Iranian management. Iran’s semi-official Fars news »»»
Sheikh Joaan celebrates Team Qatar’s 4th GCC Games champions following historic achievement at Doha 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Team Qatar did not simply win medals… they wrote one of the brightest chapters in Gulf sports history. At Doha 2026, Qatar was not merely hosting a sporting event, but presenting the image of a nation that has transformed sport into a project of ambition, excellence, and a»»»
MECC Showcases Qatar’s State of Environment Report 2025 at DIBF
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has showcased the State of the Environment Report of the State of Qatar 2025 at the Doha International Book Fair 2026 (DIBF). The event was attended by Assistant Undersecretary for Nature Reserves Dr. Ibrahim Abdul Latif Al Musallamani »»»
Pak Shamaa School earns national recognition at Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Pak Shamaa School celebrated a major national achievement after one of its student research projects secured third place at the 18th National Scientific Research & Innovation Exhibition 2026, organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). The achievem»»»
QF promotes inclusive sports at awards programme
Tribune News Network Doha The Ability Friendly Programme, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, celebrated athletes with different abilities and promoted inclusive sports during the annual Ability Friendly Programme Recognition Awards ceremony, held at Multaqa (Education City Student»»»
120 students showcase skills at WCM-Q’s Doctors of the Future Conference
Tribune News Network Doha More than 120 pre-university students from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United States, who aspire to pursue careers in medicine, took part in Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Doctors of the Future Conference. The annual conference is open to students, teachers and sch»»»
State of emergency declared over Southern California chemical leak - UPI.com
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency for Orange County, Calif., over a hazardous chemical leak that could cause an explosion. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency in»»»
Arab Book Award panel highlights role of cultural awards in supporting Arab research and creativity
Doha: A panel discussion hosted by the Arab Book Award has highlighted the important role cultural awards play in supporting research, creativity, and high-quality intellectual production across the Arab world. The event was organized as part of the award’s participation in the 35th edition of the »»»
Five killed, multiple others injured in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon
Beirut: Five Lebanese, among them children, were killed and multiple others were injured on Saturday after the Israeli occupation army's fighter jets conducted a new air offensive that targeted a residential building in Sir El Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon, in a preliminary toll, the Lebanese Natio»»»
Qatar steps up diplomatic outreach to support de-escalation efforts
QNA Doha Qatar stepped up its diplomatic engagement efforts on Saturday as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a series of high-level telephone conversations with regional and international leaders focused on de-escalation initi»»»
Six African students choose GU-Q over traditional paths in the West
Tribune News Network Doha They could have gone to London or New York. Instead, they chose Doha. These graduates of Georgetown University in Qatar’s (GU-Q) class of 2026 — from Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Uganda, Senegal and Cameroon — opted for GU-Q over more traditional paths in the West, drawn»»»
Healthy longevity is an investment in individuals, societal well-being: Minister
Tribune News Network Geneva The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by»»»
Qatar 2022 a source of pride for the Arab world, Middle East: Thawadi
Tribune News Network Doha The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), represented by Managing Director HE Hassan Al Thawadi, took part in a high-level reception at United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark World Football Day. The event showcased the enduring impact of the FIFA World Cup»»»
Trump says Iran deal, reopening of Strait of Hormuz largely negotiated
Washington, May 23 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an agreement with Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, was “largely negotiated” after talks with Israel and regional allies. In a post on social media, Trump said final aspects and details of the agreement»»»
No tsunami threat after 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts US state of Hawaii
Los Angeles: There is no tsunami threat to the U.S. state of Hawaii after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 12 km south of Honaunau-Napoopoo on Hawaii's Big Island Friday night, authorities said. The earthquake struck at 946 p.m. local time and the epicenter, with a depth of 22.4 kilomet»»»
Ministry of Culture offers 'This Is Qatar' in 17 languages
Doha During the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture has launched the 'This Is Qatar' encyclopedia in 12 new languages. Originally available in English, French, Spanish, Turkish, and Italian, the ministry has worked in cooperation with several embassies in the c»»»
Disney CEO Iger says he is open to extending his term
Chief Executive Bob Iger said on Tuesday he is open to extending his term as the head of Walt Disney Co, offering investors a sign of potential stability at the media company as it reported a dip in quarterly advertising at ESPN. Investor favorite Iger’s current contract ends in June 2018, and shar»»»
Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds
Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds 4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichael McKenzieat The O2 on Friday night Getty ImagesBlack Coffee performing in his native South Africa in March 2026 It's 28C on a sweltering afternoon in London as crowds gather outs»»»
Kane hat-trick hands Bayern German Cup victory and domestic double
BERLIN: Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick to steer the Bundesliga champions to a 3-0 victory over holders VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday as they claimed the domestic double for the first time in six years. Kane headed in for a 55th minute lead, then»»»
Iran submits new peace proposal; Trump expected to reply by Sunday - UPI.com
Iran has submitted a new peace proposal to the United States, and President Donald Trump is expected to respond by Sunday. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- Iran and Pakistan submitted a revised proposal Saturday to the United States in the hopes of ending the war and reopening »»»
Sheikh Joaan celebrates Team Qatar champions following historic GCC achievement at Doha 2026
Doha: Team Qatar did not simply win medals… they wrote one of the brightest chapters in Gulf sports history. At Doha 2026, Qatar was not merely hosting a sporting event, but presenting the image of a nation that has transformed sport into a project of ambition, excellence, and achievement. In an ev»»»
Should Arab region worry about the Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks?
DUBAI: Governments across the Arab region are on alert for the potential spread of hantavirus and Ebola following recent international cases, although no infections have been recorded in the region to date. Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority, known as Weqaya, said it was closely tracking report»»»
Morocco’s King pardons Senegal fans convicted on hooliganism charges
RABAT: King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pardoned the Senegal supporters convicted of hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations soccer final, which his country hosted earlier this year, the royal palace said on Saturday. Eighteen Senegal fans were sentenced in April to terms of three months to a »»»
Ebola epidemic threatens 10 African countries
ADDIS ABABA: Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the African Union’s health agency warned on Saturday. “We have 10 countries at risk,” said Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and»»»
S. African flotilla activists allege Israeli torture and electrocution
JOHANNESBURG: South African activists who were detained when their boats were intercepted while trying to breach Israel’s blockade of Gaza have alleged they were beaten and tortured by Israeli soldiers. The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 400 km off th»»»
DR Congo stick to pre-World Cup plan to meet Denmark, Chile in friendlies
KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo have no plans to change their warm-up preparations for the World Cup despite a warning from the United States that the team must isolate for 21 days before arriving in the country, a team official said on Saturday. Andrew Giuliani, executive director of t»»»
Saudi, Qatari and Egyptian officials discuss regional developments
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Saturday to review bilateral relations and discuss regional developments, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen Saudi-Qatari cooperation across »»»
France bans far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir from French territory
Far-right Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from French territory, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in a social media post Saturday. Ben-Gvir came under heavy criticism after promoting a video of himself taunting bound and kneeling activists from the Gaza»»»
Family announces Kyle Busch’s cause of death - UPI.com
Kyle Busch, pictured before a qualifying race for the 2020 Daytona 500, died of severe pneumonia and sepsis, his family announced on Saturday. File Photo by Edwin Locke/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia and sepsis, his family announced on Saturday»»»
Stability of the Gulf region is fundamental to the global economy and maritime security, says GCC chief
Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Aaffirmed that the stability of the Gulf region remains a fundamental pillar for the stability of the global economy and international maritime security. He stated that the GCC member states consistently seek to enhan»»»
Iran, US and Pakistan report progress in talks on ending war
Washington, Tehran and mediator Islamabad all said on Saturday that progress had been made on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, with a Pakistani security official saying that a memorandum of understanding was being "fine-tuned". Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be »»»
Final inspections underway for Syria’s assembly elections
DAMASCUS: The Higher Elections Committee conducted its final inspection of polling stations in Hasakah on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s People’s Assembly elections. A delegation was dispatched to Ayn Al-Arab to finalize regional preparations, according to committee spokesperson Nawar Najmeh. The deleg»»»
Barcelona power to 4-0 women’s Champions League final win over Lyon
OSLO: Barcelona forward Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo both netted two second-half goals as their side cruised to a 4-0 win over OL Lyonnes to win the women’s Champions League final on Saturday and secure a fourth European crown for the Spanish giants. Barca had to weather a first-half storm that »»»
Tens of thousands rally in Serbia against authoritarian President Vucic
BELGRADE: Tens of thousands of people joined a rally on Saturday called by Serbia ‘s protesting university students despite efforts by the government of authoritarian President Aleksandar Vucic to curb mass demonstrations that shook his hard-line rule last year. Protesters streamed into a central s»»»
Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona
WASHINGTON: Iran will base their squad in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during this year’s World Cup after soccer’s world governing body FIFA approved a request to move the training camp from Arizona, the head of Iran’s football federation said on Saturday. “We will be based in the Tijuana ca»»»
Dubai Police arrest youths over violent bladed weapon brawl
Dubai Police have arrested a group of youths involved in a violent brawl using bladed weapons, along with another individual accused of filming the fight and circulating the video on social media. Police said legal action has been taken against all those involved, and the suspects have been referre»»»
Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape
Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.»»»
Iran and US are close to an understanding aimed at ending the war, officials say
The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, two regional officials and a diplomat said Saturday, as the United States has weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic. Iran signaled “narrowing differences” in negotiations with»»»