Qatar Chamber all set to launch 24/7 team to tackle logistics challenges
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Chamber Services Committee held a meeting on Wednesday via video conference to review challenges facing the transportation and logistics sector and discuss measures to ensure the continued flow of goods into the country. The meeting was chaired by Eng. Ali bin Ab»»»
PM, UK, South Africa ministers discuss military escalation, call for restraint
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday received phone calls from UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Ronald Lamola. During the calls, they disc»»»
Al Muraikhi receives call from Albanian minister, urges talks for regional de-escalation
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has discussed the recent military escalation in the region with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. Al Muraikhi received a phone call from the Albanian minister on Wednesday, during which the t»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Turkiye
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from his brother, President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, President Erdogan inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the recent»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from UK Foreign Secretary
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE the UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper. During the call, the two sides discussed developments in the ongoing military escalation in the region and its serious r»»»
Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and former Fox News host, has brought a combative style to his moment in the spotlight as de facto spokesman for the war in Iran. He speaks of how Operation Epic Fury is "crushing the enemy", whom he labels "terrorist cowards". "We have only just b»»»
Amir receives phone call from King of the Netherlands
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call Wednesday from HM King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. At the outset of the call, HM the King inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the recent developments following the blat»»»
Amir, Dutch king stress importance of de-escalation in the region
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the friendly Kingdom of the Netherlands. At the beginning of the call, His Majesty inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the»»»
Calls for deescalation in Lebanon at UN Security Council
Senior U.N. officials and member states called Wednesday for an end to fighting in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting for the past ten days. "An immediate de-escalation and cessation of violence is imperative," Rosemary DiCarlo, the U.N. lead for political and peacebuilding affa»»»
Calls for Deescalation in Lebanon at UN Security Council
Senior UN officials and member states called Wednesday for an end to fighting in Lebanon, where Israel has launched strikes in retaliation to attacks by the Hezbollah party. "An immediate de-escalation and cessation of violence is imperative," Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN lead for political and peacebu»»»
Suppliers, traders receiving all facilities to promote trade movement: Director of Land Customs
Doha, Qatar: The Director of the Land Customs Department at the General Authority of Customs, Yousef Al Hammadi said that land customs provide all facilities to suppliers and traders, noting that all customs initiatives, including the economic operator and the TIR System, aim to facilitate the move»»»
Suppliers, traders receiving all facilities to promote trade movement: Official
Doha Director of the Land Customs Department at the General Authority of Customs Yousef Al Hammadi said that land customs provide all facilities to suppliers and traders, noting that all customs initiatives, including the economic operator and the TIR System, aim to facilitate the movement of trade»»»
Qatar, Albania discuss regional escalation in phone call
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has discussed the recent military escalation in the region with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, HE Igli Hasani. HE Al Muraikhi received a phone conversation on Wednesday fr»»»
Cuban state pharmacy accused of dispensing expired HIV drugs - UPI.com
Patients living with HIV in Havana reported receiving expired antiretroviral medications at state pharmacies as the health system faces supply shortages and difficulties monitoring patients’ conditions. File Photo by Erensto Mastrascusa/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Patients living with HIV in Havana repor»»»
Amir receives telephone call from Prime Minister of Sweden
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from HE Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden. At the beginning of the call, the Swedish Prime Minister expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of the continued»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa HE Ronald Lamola. During the call, the two sides reviewed th»»»
Prime minister, South African minister discuss latest developments in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa HE Ronald Lamola. During the call, the two sides reviewed the latest development»»»
Răzvan Pîrcălăbescu, President of OPIA: Developing the defense industry is a strategic necessity for Romania
At the initiative of the Defense Industry Shareholders Organisation (OPIA), leaders of companies in the sector, representatives of financial and banking institutions, and public authorities gathered in Bucharest to analyze financing opportunities and partnerships needed for the development of Roman»»»
Qatar and Oman cannot act as mediators while under attack: Al-Khulaifi
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Minister of State has called for de-escalation and urged Iran and the United Stated to return to negotiating table, adding that the wide range of attacks on military and civilian infrastructure was extremely worrying. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr.»»»
War on Iran risks emboldening hardliners, reinforcing value of covert nuclear programme
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Nicole Grajewski, Assistant Professor at the Centre de recherches internationales (CERI), Sciences Po. As a specialist in nuclear strategy, Ms. Grajewski argues the current military strikes against Iran have not fundamentally altered the core reality of the Irani»»»
Electronic Governance Minister Tells Parliament that Preparations for Elections Follow Established Procedure
Preparations for the April 19 early parliamentary elections are following a well-established procedure, Electronic Governance Minister George Sharkov said during a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday. At the heart of the process is a timeline related to machine voting, the certification of the techn»»»
British Ambassador to Romania Portman pleads for de-escalation of Iran conflict and a peace deal in Ukraine
The British ambassador to Bucharest, Giles Matthew Portman, expressed confidence that a diplomatic solution would be reached in order to ease tensions in Iran at the second edition of the Defence Romania Security Dialogue in which he participated in Bucharest.'We weren't involved in the strikes, bu»»»
'Two score and seven years' of Iranian terror ends here – Trump vows victory, open seas, and lower petrol prices
In a stirring address echoing Abraham Lincoln's resolve to preserve the Union against existential threats, President Donald Trump declared that the US will not falter until the Iranian regime is dismantled, its terror proxies crushed, and the Strait of Hormuz flows freely once more —ushering in an »»»
'Four score and seven years' of Iranian terror ends here – Trump vows victory, open seas, and lower petrol prices
In a stirring address echoing Abraham Lincoln's resolve to preserve the Union against existential threats, President Donald Trump declared that the US will not falter until the Iranian regime is dismantled, its terror proxies crushed, and the Strait of Hormuz flows freely once more —ushering in an »»»
Europe showing it is 'prepared but does not want to be dragged into a war it wasn't consulted on'
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, currently off the coast of Crete and heading towards Cyprus. It had been dispatched days before after the island was targeted by a Shahed drone-attack. FRANCE 24 's Kethevane Gorjestani looks at how Europe is react»»»
Damage to Forces Attacking Iran to Grow Exponentially - Iranian Ambassador
Damage to the forces that attacked Iran will grow exponentially, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. "American and Israeli forces are already familiar with some of Iran's defensive capabilities ... As the aggression continues, damage to enemy forces and equipment will grow expon»»»
US Forces Destroyed 16 Iranian Minelayers Near Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday - CENTCOM
The US forces destroyed on Tuesday 16 Iranian minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump vowed to eliminate any boat or ship that will try to mine the Strait of Hormuz. "US forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, Marc»»»
LATAM BLOG: Iran war fuels Venezuela's oil comeback, but democracy lags behind
Venezuela is set to reap a substantial windfall from the global oil shock triggered by the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But the country's new leadership faces a paradox that analysts say could entrench autocracy while delaying any demo»»»
UAE flight status March 11: Latest schedules, cancellations, and refund options
Amid ongoing regional developments, UAE airlines are operating limited flights. Passengers should travel only with confirmed bookings and check the latest updates before heading to the airport. The safety of passengers and crew remains the highest priority. Airline update: Limited flights and cance»»»
Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home
A 35-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting at the home of pop superstar Rihanna, prosecutors said. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz is accused of firing a semiautomatic rifle at the singer's Los Angeles mansion at 13:15 local time (21:15 GMT) on Sunday»»»
Rain, dust and cooler temperatures expected across UAE mid-week
Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are expected across the UAE from today (Wednesday) through Sunday as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air trough influences the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with d»»»
Iran–US–Israel Conflict: Escalation Enters Second Week Amid Fears of Wider War
Damascus, March 11 (SANA) — The military confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel—now in its second week—has become one of the most severe regional crises in decades, with no clear end in sight. The conflict risks drawing in more actors, causing massive civilian suffering, and trig»»»
UAE urges global action against Iran missiles, drones
Abu Dhabi: Jamal Al Musharakh, UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, briefed journalists with the Accredited Correspondents at the United Nations (ACANU) on Iran's unprovoked aggression against the UAE. He strongly condemned the Iranian »»»
NCM: Unstable weather conditions, rainfall expected across parts of UAE until 15 March
ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast relatively unstable weather conditions across the UAE from tomorrow until 15th March, with the beginning of the period expected to see chances of rainfall over some areas, especially western and coastal regions. This will be accompani»»»
Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
It's happened twice now in a week. A telephone conversation between the presidents of Russia and Iran. As the US and Israel continue their strikes on Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin is styling himself as international peacemaker. That's not an easy sell. After all, it was the Kremlin leader »»»
talabat partners with QRCS to unveil ‘Hero Meals’
Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in MENA, has partnered with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) to launch ‘Hero Meals.’ The initiative enables customers to donate meals to riders directly through the app. As part of the initiative, participating restaurants »»»
Al Muraikhi receives phone call from Lithuania’s foreign minister
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call Tuesday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Kestutis Budrys. During the call, they discussed the developmentsin security situation the region and its serious repercussions o»»»
Qatar supports all efforts for de-escalation: Dr Al Ansari
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Advisor to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the region. Speaking during the m»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Iranian ballistic missile attacks on its territory
GENEVA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on its territory as a blatant violation of its national sovereignty and a breach of international law and the United Nations Charter, threatening regional stability. The comments were made on Tuesday by Deputy Permanent Repre»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Iranian ballistic missile attacks on its territory
Geneva: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on its territory as a blatant violation of its national sovereignty and a breach of international law and the United Nations Charter, threatening regional stability. The comments were made on Tuesday by Deputy Permanent Repre»»»
Qatar supports all diplomatic efforts for regional de-escalation: Advisor to Prime Minister
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed the State of Qatar's support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the region. During the ministry's weekly media brie»»»
Sudan Urges US to Designate RSF a Terrorist Group
Sudan's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the United States should designate the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces a "terrorist organization", a day after Washington slapped the same designation on the local branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. The US designation for the Brotherhood, which will come »»»
Beyond the 'Peak China' Narrative: Why the Economy is Reaching for a Higher Stage
Currently, China's economy is steadily advancing along the path of high-quality development, even as domestic and international circumstances become increasingly complex. Some Western media, due to misunderstanding or bias, have repeatedly questioned or even distorted China's economic development. »»»
Brazil's Lula reneges on attending Chile's presidential inauguration - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has backed out of attending Wednesday’s presidential inauguration in Chile Photo by Andre Borges/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not attend Wednesday's presidential inauguration in Chile despite having previously»»»
Report: Hezbollah Returns to Guerrilla Roots, Awaits Israeli Invasion
Lebanon's Hezbollah is applying lessons from its last war with Israel as it braces for a possible full-scale Israeli invasion and protracted conflict, returning to its roots in guerrilla warfare in south Lebanon, four Lebanese sources told Reuters. Operating in small units, fighters from the Iran-b»»»
Putin Urges ‘De-Escalation’ in Call with Iranian President
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for de-escalation in the Iran conflict during a phone call on Tuesday with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, the Kremlin said. "The President of Russia reaffirmed his principled position in favor of a speedy de-escalation of the conflict and for it t»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Italian Deputy Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, HE Antonio Tajani. During the call, th»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Security Policy
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, HE Kaja Kallas. During»»»
Cuban state pharmacy accused of dispensing expired HIV drugs - UPI.com
Patients living with HIV in Havana reported receiving expired antiretroviral medications at state pharmacies as the health system faces supply shortages and difficulties monitoring patients’ conditions. File Photo by Erensto Mastrascusa/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Patients living with HIV in Havana repor»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from the Chinese Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, HE Wang Yi. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the r»»»