Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a hearing Tuesday in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump has officially nominated Blanche as attorney general. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- On Monday, Presid»»»

Manila: The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines on Monday has risen to at least 35, officials said Tuesday (June 9), as search-and-rescue teams battled landslides, collapsed roads and aftershocks across the country’s southern region. Also Read: Killer 7.8 earthqua»»»

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI confidentially filed for a ‌US initial public offering on Monday, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to the artificial intelligence boom. OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering, and said a timeline has not yet»»»

NEW YORK: Meta ‌is investing $115 million to stand up a new training program for data center technician jobs, as the social media giant races to build the infrastructure to ​power its AI ambitions. The cost-free program, America’s Workforce Academy, will end in guaranteed job offers to graduates, t»»»

MADRID: Pope Leo XIV met Monday with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis, the Vatican said. The meeting, which followed in the tradition of popes meeting with abuse survivors during»»»

LONDON: Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organizers confirmed the order of play at London’s Queen’s Club. Granted a wildcard into the women’s doubles of the WTA tournament, Williams and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko will »»»

LONDON: Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player. Both Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board »»»

THE HAGUE: A key governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office. The 21-member bureau of the Assembly of State Parties (ASP) decided to refer Khan’s case to the wider ASP that rep»»»

TEHRAN: Tehran’s international airport has reopened and flights carrying Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia have landed, Iranian news agencies reported early Tuesday. “The deputy head of airport operation of Imam Khomeini Airport Company announced the resumption of flights to Imam Khomeini Airport and»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses renovations to the Lincoln Reflecting Pool and makes an announcement on "Beautiful, Clean Coal" on Thursday in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. A federal judge on Monday ruled that a H-1B visa fee imposed by Trump is illegal. Photo by Samu»»»

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was suspended from his duties late Monday, after the court’s oversight referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings. In a scandal that has dragged on for more than two years, the British lawyer is f»»»

The cooling of a patch of the North Atlantic known as the "cold blob" is being driven by a weakening of a major ocean current system that may be approaching a tipping point, according to a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters and reported by Phys.org on June 8. The findings a»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaOpenAI files IPO paperwork, eyes stock market debutLouis Oelofse with AFP, AP, ReutersThe AI company behind ChatGPT said it had no date yet for a listing, but it is joining rival Anthropic in the lineup for the stock market. https://p.dw.com/p/5F2hrOpenAI CEO Sam Alt»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Monday that Israel's strikes on Iran had deterred the Islamic republic from launching further attacks, leading to a cessation of hostilities between the two adversaries. However, Netanyahu warned in a televised statement that should Iran "make t»»»

Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Izvestia news agency that Iran and Oman will determine conditions like transit fees for ships, framing them as payment for services provided. The strait, key for one-fifth of global seaborne oil, has seen 90-95% less traffic since the US-Israeli conflict b»»»

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won the parliamentary elections held on June 7. A»»»

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other leaders in artificial intelligence testify in May before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. OpenAI filed confidentially for an initial public offering Monday. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI | License Photo Ju»»»

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - Prospects for expanding Tunisian-Brazilian cooperation in tourism and handicrafts, as well as ways to strengthen partnership between the two countries and promote exchanges and expertise in these sectors, were the focus of a...»»»

The General Union of Chambers received a delegation today from the Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen Association (USIAD), headed by Mr. Nivan Kilic, at its headquarters in Tripoli. The delegation was welcomed by Dr. Samir Al-Tarmal, Director General of the Union, in the presence of an advisor »»»

In an exclusive statement to , Mahmoud Al-Futaisi, Director General of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), said today that implementation is the true test of national strategies. The statement came after the delivery of the approved strategies to the Prime Minister which rep»»»

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks in the Amphitheater on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The Pentagon on Monday released a revised list of religious affiliations for service members after an earlier list draw ire from Mormons. Photo by Kyle Mazza /UPI | L»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber Board Member Abdulrahman bin Abduljalil Al Abdulghani recently held a meeting with Ashraf Khodjaev, ambassador of Uzbekistan to Qatar, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic and commercial ties. The meeting was also attended by Qatar Chamber Board Member»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Awsaj Academy, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, celebrated the graduation of 360 students from its Prime Programme Class of 2026 during a ceremony held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), attended by graduates, their families and members of »»»

The Arab teams participating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are relying on distinguished names, as these stars look forward to make a mark at football’s global showpiece. The eight Arab teams have raised their level of readiness, turning their attention to the biggest tournament in football. The upcomi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked Global Accessibility Awareness Day through its annual film festival, highlighting the importance of inclusive education and ensuring equal access for all in the presence of students, faculty members and members of»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) will provide Qatar Foundation’s Rasekh initiative with financial support, reinforcing its efforts to establish high-quality international education that is connected to the Arabic language, rooted in identity and values, and op»»»

QNA Doha The Penal and Correctional Institutions Department at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of inmates from correctional and rehabilitation institutions who completed their studies and obtained a Diploma in Business Administration from the Community C»»»

Despite US President Donald Trump's declarations that a deal with Iran is close at hand, uncertainty continues as efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran appear increasingly deadlocked. This continues to raise the prospect of a prolonged confrontation, a situation which an»»»

Washington, June.8 (SANA) Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir held talks with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in Washington, during which the two sides discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, available investment opportunities in Syria, and prospects for inc»»»

Deputy Prime Minister of the Tripoli based Libyan government and Chairman of the Southern Development and Reconstruction Agency, Salem Al-Zadma, held a bilateral meeting today with the Chairman of the Privatisation and Investment Board (PIB) Affairs, Abdulaziz Al-Shawesh, to discuss mechanisms for »»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Monday held separate telephone conversations with Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers as Qatar continued its diplomatic efforts to support regional de-escalation and mediation initiativ»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a comprehensive heat stress awareness campaign as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce work-related injuries caused by high temperatures and prevent occupational illnesses and injuries associated with workplace conditions.»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre, in association with its Youth Wing, celebrated World Environment Day on June 5 with a series of educational and community-focused activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness, sustainability and responsible living. Held at ICC Ashoka Ha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation, organised a Blood Platelet Donation Camp at the Qatar National Blood Donation Center, reaffirming its commitment to community service and healthcare support in Qatar. The initiative aim»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s Rocka Power Gym joined the global observance of World Environment Day with a special awareness programme held as part of its 12th anniversary celebrations. The event highlighted the importance of environmental protection and sustainable living, reinforcing the gym’»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with Telangana Gulf Samithi (TGS) Qatar, celebrated Telangana State Formation Day at ICC Ashoka Hall, Doha, showcasing Telangana’s rich culture, traditions, music, and dance before a large gathering of the Indian community. »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Supported by benevolent donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered kidney dialysis machines to a major hospital in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services and ease the suffering of patients in need. The initiative comes at»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tec, a leading manpower company in Doha, observed World Environment Day with an awareness programme and pledge ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable living. The event was attended by Dr Sheela Philip, Managing Director of Do»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Organised by the Celebrations Committee of the Private Engineering Office, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of India in the State of Qatar, the Third Hamba Indian Mango Exhibition will officially open on Thursday, June 18, at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Executive Committee of the Community Development Forum (CDF) Qatar held an official meeting on June 7 with HE Sitara Khan Azad, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the State of Qatar, and Umarath, Third Secretary at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha. The CDF Qatar delegation inc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of strategic efforts to attract more visitors from the Chinese market, CEO of Visit Qatar Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi led an official delegation to China, signing two strategic memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with industry leaders Fliggy and Huawei to elevate t»»»

Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani met with Ambassador of Oman to Qatar HE Ammar bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Busaidi on Monday. Talks during the meeting revolved around ways to deepen joint Gulf action and bilateral cooperation»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library has opened applications for the third cohort of its Research Fellowship Programme, building on the achievements of its first two cycles. The programme, which has attracted significant academic interest since inception, offers researchers the opportun»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has opened applications for Season 18 of Stars of Science – QF’s flagship innovation platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of Arab innovators and entrepreneurs. Applications are offic»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi met with Ambassador of Georgia to Qatar HE Varlam Avaliani. The discussions centred on ways to deepen legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries. (QNA)»»»

QNA Doha Artificial intelligence has become a key pillar of global competitiveness and Qatar has placed AI at the heart of its digital transformation agenda in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Digital Agenda 2030, Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) is preparing to launch the third edition of its Summer Environmental Club programme, themed “Guardians of the Environment,” running from June 21 to July 2. This initiative is part of the Ministry’s efforts to instil a culture of sustai»»»