Hundreds of Dominicans protest Canadian mining project
Hundreds demonstrated in the Dominican Republic on Sunday to protest Canadian company GoldQuest's proposed mining project. The so-called Romero project aims to extract deposits of gold, copper and silver from a reserve of 1.1 million ounces, valued at around $5 billion, according to GoldQuest. The »»»
EV revolution is here — Tesla dominates, China is winning the volume war, Musk wins premium battle
The global electric vehicle market continued its explosive growth in March (2026), with one US brand still ruling global EV sales. March 2026 rankings showed Tesla's unbreakable grip on the top, according to CleanTechnica, citing March 2026 sales data. Tesla's flagship Model Y and Model 3 demonstra»»»
Ex-NYC mayor, Trump ally Rudy Giuliani in critical condition - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is interviewed on the floor of the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., on July 16, 2024. Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman said Sunday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo M»»»
Haramain high-speed rail boosts Hajj capacity to 2.2 million seats
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has expanded capacity on the Haramain High-Speed Railway to more than 2.21 million seats for the 2026 Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, as the Kingdom ramps up transport services between Makkah and Madinah. The increase represents more than 210,»»»
Ceasefire violation: Iran official warns US over 'interference' in Hormuz Strait
A senior Iranian official warned on Monday (May 4, 2026) that Tehran would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the ceasefire. "Any American interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire," Ebrahim »»»
Emirates National Schools opens applications for scholarship
ABU DHABI: Emirates National Schools has announced the opening of applications for its Scholarship Programme for Outstanding and Talented Students for the academic year 2026 to 2027. This initiative reflects the schools’ longstanding commitment to preparing academically and nationally distinguished»»»
Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO
Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus — an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents. The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde. "To date, one case of hantavirus inf»»»
Inter Milan seals the Italian league soccer title with 3 rounds to spare
Marcus Thuram scored one goal. Lautaro Martinez set up another. The two players who have been at the heart of Inter Milan’s success in recent seasons carried the club to the Italian league soccer title with a 2-0 victory over visiting Parma on Sunday. Inter, which needed only a draw to secure the t»»»
Tottenham climb out of relegation zone with win at Aston Villa
BIRMINGHAM, England: Tottenham Hotspur eased their Premier League relegation fears with a vital 2-1 victory at Aston Villa to move above West Ham United and out of the bottom three on Sunday. West Ham’s defeat by Brentford the day before opened the door for Tottenham and they took full advantage »»»
With Trump watching in Doral, Cameron Young finishes off wire-to-wire win at Cadillac Championship
DORAL, Florida: The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was, well, Cameron Young. He called a one-stroke penalty on himself while playing the par-4 second hole, after he caused his ball to move in the fairway. And then he made par anyway. It was that sort of week: Young was unf»»»
BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiara Francavilla,Godfrey BadebyeandCatherine Namugerwa,BBC Africa Eye , Mityana BBCRusset was treated by a vet after being injured and used in fraudulent campaigns to r»»»
UAE boosts position in regenerative medicine, stem cell therapies
Also In This Package Patient cells used to create brain stem cells in UAE Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector shows healthy results UAE unveils gene therapy for autism and rare disorders Abu Dhabi: How data is shaping fertility care ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates is continuing to strengthen its posi»»»
2 US soldiers missing during African Lion 2026 manoeuvres in Morocco
RABAT: United States Africa Command and the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces have announced that two American soldiers went missing while participating in military exercises in Morocco. Official sources from the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces, in a statement broadcast by the Maghreb Arabe Presse, confirmed»»»
Pirro: Agent at correspondents' dinner struck by shot from Allen's gun - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro (R) said Sunday new evidence shows a Secret Service agent was struck by a shotgun pellet fired by alleged would-be presidential assassin Cole Allen at the April 25 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/»»»
Vinícius scores twice as Real Madrid’s victory keeps Barcelona waiting for Spanish league title
MADRID: Vinícius Júnior scored two second-half goals and Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0 to keep Barcelona from clinching its second straight Spanish league title on Sunday. Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-1 on Saturday to open a 14-point gap over Madrid entering Sunday’s matches. Anything but a win by Madr»»»
Qatar Museums offers a vibrant line-up of programmes in May
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its May 2026 programme of public activities, featuring a curated selection of workshops, talks, and family-focused sessions across its museums and creative spaces. Designed for audiences of all ages, the line-up highlights inspiring opportu»»»
Media City Qatar surpasses 500 licensed firms, markinga new phase of growth
Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar has surpassed 500 licensed companies reflecting sustained growth across its media and creative industries as companies continue to choose Doha as a base for their operations. The milestone represents a 60 percent increase since the start of 2026 and a five»»»
Sheikha Hind witnesses largest graduation cohort at HBKU
Tribune News Network Doha Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, attended the commencement ceremony of HBKU’s Class of 2026. This year’s graduation marked a significant milestone»»»
Weekend Challengers FC crowned champions
Tribune News Network Doha Weekend Challengers FC emerged as champions of the Weekend Warriors Season 4 Football Tournament, producing a flawless campaign to lift the title at the Pearling School Grounds on Friday morning. The eventual champions dominated the round-robin phase, winning all four of t»»»
QC unveils medical drive for Sudanese refugees in Chad
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of benevolent donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a free field medical campaign in the Iriba area of Wadi Fira Region in eastern Chad, near the border with Sudan, through a temporary health clinic operating for several weeks. The initiative aims to pro»»»
Ministry of Interior inaugurates Traffic Week 2026
QNA Doha The Traffic Week 2026 on Sunday kicked off through a traffic awareness exhibition organised by the Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, at Place Vendome Mall, with the participation of relevant entities. The event aims to enhance road safety and pr»»»
QNB, CMU-Q join hands to establish modern business innovation centre
Tribune News Network DOHA QNB, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the QNB Center for Business Innovation, further strengthening the Group’s role in advancing business e»»»
Massive search continues for two missing US soldiers in Morocco
RABAT: Two US soldiers that disappeared while on a training deployment in southern Morocco were last seen near seaside cliffs and may have fallen into the ocean, a US defense official confirmed to AFP. A massive land, air and sea search was launched by US, Moroccan and allied forces in Cap Draa Tra»»»
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people, WHO says
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization and South Africa’s Department of Health said Sunday. In a»»»
Spanish PM’s plane in emergency landing in Turkiye
ANKARA: A plane carrying Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez made an emergency landing in Turkiye on Sunday evening following technical problems, the government in Madrid said, confirming media reports. Sanchez was on the way to neighboring Armenia for a meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) »»»
Trump calls Iran talks 'very positive' , US to escort ships through Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that "very positive discussions" were under way with Iran on finding a solution to the crisis, but nevertheless added that the United States will soon start escorting ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Iran's 14-point plan to end warEarlier, a spokesma»»»
OPEC+ to raise oil output by 188,000 barrels daily from June
QNA Riyadh OPEC+ announced its decision to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day starting June, as part of its commitment to supporting stability in the oil market. Comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, the organization said that it held a virtua»»»
Trump announces 'Project Freedom', escorting ships through Hormuz — Iran 'reviewing' US response to 14-point proposal to end war
US President Donald Trump said late on Sunday (Monday in Asia, May 4, 2026), that the US military will start escorting ships stranded in the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, as a humanitarian gesture. In a social media post, the US president stated: "This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of th»»»
Hot Wheels Speed City welcomes over 75K visitors
QNA Doha Qatar Calendar’s “Hot Wheels Speed City” event has concluded its 34-day run, attracting more than 75,000 visitors.In a statement on Sunday, Qatar Tourism said the family-focused activation — billed as a first-of-its-kind experience in Qatar — featured a diverse mix of interactive zones, in»»»
MoJ introduces Data Classification Project to staff
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), represented by the Planning, Quality, and Innovation Department, organised a workshop to introduce the Data Classification Project. The workshop aimed to familiarise ministry employees with the project, review its objectives and deliverables, and explain the »»»
MoL workshop for nationalisation award judges, evaluators held
QNA Doha In line with its commitment to advancing national workforce development, the Ministry of Labour (MoL) convened a special technical introductory workshop for evaluators and members of the judging panel of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award. The workshop forms a key com»»»
Gulf economy in focusat Qatar University seminar amid crisis
Tribune News Network Doha The College of Business and Economics (CBE) at Qatar University (QU) organised a seminar titled ‘The Gulf Economy Amid the Current Crisis’, bringing together a distinguished group of academics, experts and officials, with strong attendance from students and those intereste»»»
MINISTER OF MUNICIPALITY MEETS SOUTH SUDAN’S ENVOY
Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of South Sudan to Qatar HE Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them in areas of mutual interest. (QNA)»»»
Ooredoo unveils Smart Wi-Fi Analytics to turn connectivity into real-time intelligence
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has announced the launch of Smart Wi-Fi Analytics, a new service that transforms Wi-Fi networks into a source of real-time operational intelligence across large-scale environments such as shopping malls, univers»»»
PHCC expert shares tips on how to develop school action plan for asthma attacks
Tribune News Network Doha Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and has a clear genetic component. It often causes concern for parents, especially when coughing or shortness of breath recurs or worsens with seasonal changes. However, asthma is a condition that can be effecti»»»
MECC launches study on Rawdat Umm Al Jamajim’s biodiversity
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by its Wildlife Development Department, has launched an integrated research project aimed at assessing the biodiversity in Rawdat Umm Al Jamajim, located opposite of Al-Karaana area, as part of national efforts to protect a»»»
QCS concludes awareness campaign on thyroid cancer
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded its thyroid cancer awareness campaign, which ran throughout April as part of its ongoing efforts to raise community awareness and highlight the importance of prevention and early detection as essential pillars in reducing incidence »»»
Qatar Rail appoints Eng. Jassim Al Ansari as new CEO
Tribune News Network Doha The new Board of Directors of Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) held its first meeting at the company’s headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and attended by board members: HE Dr.Abdulaziz bin »»»
INTERIOR MINISTER MEETS CANADIAN ENVOY
Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Ambassador of Canada to Qatar HE Karim Morcos on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries, particularly insecurity and ways to»»»
Qatar takes part in IMO MEPC 84, expresses concerns over threats to maritime navigation
Tribune News Network London – UK Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO and Qatar Energy, took part in the 84th Session of the International Maritime Organisation Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), held at IMO Headquarters in London from April 27 to May 1. Several environme»»»
Trump says ‘Project Freedom’ will start on Monday to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump says a project will start on Monday to help stranded ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, but offers few details. Trump in a social media post said on Sunday that “neutral and innocent” countries have been affected by the Iran war, and “we have told these Countrie»»»
Acting AG Todd Blanche: More to Comey indictment than the '8647' Instagram post - UPI.com
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted last week over a post on Instagram that the Justice Department alleges is a threat on the life of President Donald Trump. File Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI | License Photo May 3 (UPI) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday that the indict»»»
Kenya floods and landslides death toll rises to 18
Nairobi: The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Kenya has risen to 18, police said on Sunday. In a statement, police said landslides were recorded in Tharaka-Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet and Kiambu counties in central and eastern parts of the country following days of susta»»»
Iran Says Reviewing US Response to 14-Point Plan Delivered via Pakistani Intermediary - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Says Reviewing US Response to 14-Point Plan Delivered via Pakistani Intermediary 04-05-2026 00:29 AM Esmaeil Baqaei, Iran’s Foreign Mi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with a barrage of rockets and artillery shells, and achieved confirmed hits: statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with a barrag»»»
Egypt’s FDI Boom: A New Economic Chapter Amid Wider Trade Deficit
Egypt experienced a remarkable surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, reaching an unprecedented $46.1 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024, as reported by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). This is a significant leap from the $10 billion recorded the previous year, reflecting a robust inte»»»
Arab leaders convene for the ‘Second Arab Conference’
by Amal Saeed The Second Arab Conference began last Sunday in Cairo, organised by the Arab Federation for Human Resources Development in cooperation with the Arab Urban Development Institute, with the participation of 70 Arab countries. Ayman El Gendy, director-general of the Union, said: “The conf»»»
Hot Wheels Speed City concludes, attracts over 75,000 visitors
Doha: Qatar Calendar's "Hot Wheels Speed City" event has concluded its 34-day run, attracting more than 75,000 visitors. In a statement on Sunday, Qatar Tourism said the family-focused activation -- billed as a first-of-its-kind experience in Qatar -- featured a diverse mix of interactive zones, »»»
Pakistani media outlets cite sources connected to the negotiations: Next few days will be crucial in determining the course and outcome of the Iranian-American negotiations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani media outlets cite sources connected to the negotiations: Next few days will be crucial in determining the course and outcome of »»»
Saudi Arabia backs Bahrain’s security measures
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday expressed support for measures taken by Bahrain to safeguard its security and preserve its sovereignty, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s support for the sovereign measures taken by »»»