The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.6 billion, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history, Powerball officials said Sunday. No ticket matched all six winning numbers on Saturday — white balls 4, 5, 28, 52, 69 and red Powerball 20. That sets up the fifth-largest U.S.»»»

The Association of Southeast Asian (Asean) foreign ministers are set to meet Monday in Malaysia for crisis talks aimed at halting deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which pressed on despite regional and international diplomacy. Renewed fighting between the two neighbours this mont»»»

Dubai: Indian property developers are expanding their presence in the UAE at a faster pace, drawn by regulatory clarity, strong demand from global buyers and a market structure that rewards execution over scale. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Executives from Indian re»»»

US and Ukrainian envoys issued a joint statement on Sunday that hailed "productive and constructive" talks in Miami but did not announce any apparent breakthrough in efforts to end the war with Russia. Top representatives from both Ukraine and Russia, as well as Kyiv's European allies, have been in»»»

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities. The chiefs of mission»»»

Christmas markets are not just tradition across Europe, they are big businesses that give cities a huge economic boost every December. For Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, it is an effective way of attracting tourists outside of the country's main summer season. The words "tourism" and "Croatia" are»»»

As helicopters circled overhead, sirens descended on her suburb, and people ran screaming down her street on 14 December, Mary felt a grim sense of deja vu. "That was when I knew there was something seriously wrong – again," she says, her eyes brimming with tears. Mary - who did not want to give he»»»

The European Commission has barred the Brussels-based outlet Euractiv from its background briefings over critical reporting on the “EU bubble,” according to editor-in-chief Matthew Karnitschnig. Practically every media outlet with a sizeable EU bureau depends on the largesse of powerbrokers, bloc m»»»

Signs for the Powerball lottery jackpot are displayed on Second Avenue in New York City, in 2023. The grand prize has climbed to $1.6 billion for Saturday's jackpot after 45 consecutive drawings with no winners. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The Powerball jackpot»»»

The US town of Bristol, population around 44,000, is a divided community. Split between Virginia and Tennessee, the state line runs literally down main street. While both sides have much in common, there is one major difference - abortion is illegal in Tennessee. This has been the case since the 20»»»

RABAT, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan inaugurated on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, the opening ceremony of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON-Morocco 2025) until January 18th. The opening ceremony was attended by prominent sports f»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti jet ski racers Mohammad Bourabee, Mohammad Al-Baz, Yusuf Abdulrazzaq and Rashed Al-Dawas of the Kuwaiti national team shined in the final round of the World Cup (King of Thailand Cup) tournament held in the city of Pattaya, Thailand.Bourabee came first in »»»

MUSCAT, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's national shooting team began its participation in the Arab Pistol and Rifle Shooting Championship, which kicked off on Sunday in the Omani capital, Muscat, by winning a silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle - Women's Team event.Bahrain's shooters claimed the gold medal»»»

AMMAN, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ambassador to Jordan, Hamad Al-Marri, said Sunday that the participation of Kuwaiti visual artists in international exhibition in Jordan, represents a distinguished Kuwaiti presence on the Arab art scene, and reflects the deep and strong relations between Kuwait and»»»

RIYADH, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Budaiwi, affirmed Sunday on the GCC's firm positions and decisions regarding Iraq, and its support for ongoing efforts to achieve security and stability there, as outlined in the final communique issued »»»

Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, has topped the list of safest cities for 2025, followed by other secure global destinations with low crime and high safety scores, as per CEO World. Also Read: Abu Dhabi among world’s safest, happiest cities, new survey reveals300 cities rankedAbu Dhabi claim»»»

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has described the latest negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, in Miami as “productive and constructive,” signaling continued momentum in Washington-led efforts to reach a settlement to the Ukraine conflict. In a statement posted»»»

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard attends the National Day of Reflection vigil and commemoration for the victims and survivors of the Bondi Massacre at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, 21 December 2025. Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Seven days after a mass shooting devastate»»»

Late one night last month Iang Za Kim heard explosions in a neighbouring village, then fighter jets flying overhead. She ran out of her home to see smoke rising from a distance. "We were terrified. We thought the junta's planes would bomb us too. So we grabbed what we could – some food and clothes »»»

The United States has attempted to intercept a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela in less than two weeks, with the US Coast Guard reportedly in “active pursuit” of a vessel in international waters in the Caribbean Sea, according to American officials cited by Reuters and other outlets. US officia»»»

1 of 3 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, said Sunday that he expects the House to pass a three-year extension of tax credits for people buy health insurance through Affordable Care Act exchanges. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- House Minority Leader Rep. Hakee»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) concluded its inaugural edition after four days filled with musical and military performances hosted at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), drawing an impressive audience of 14,237 visitors from various»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar hosted the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) earlier this month, students from Qatar Foundation (QF) schools participated in the Arabic Language Day celebration held as part of the conf»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative participated in the Al Sharq Youth 9th International Conference 2025, marking a further step in expanding its regional engagement and reinforcing its role as a platform for Arabic-language knowledge, creativity and innovation. BilArab»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future – a member of Qatar Foundation – and UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development, establishing a strategic partnership to a»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) unveiled the details of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday. This came during a press conference attended by a contingent of national leaders, representatives of public agencies, civil society institutions, and media »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) unveiled the details of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday. This came during a press conference attended by a contingent of national leaders, representatives of public agencies, civil society institutions, and media »»»

The US Coast Guard is in "active pursuit" of another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, an official has told the BBC's US partner CBS News, as tensions in the region continue to escalate. US authorities have already seized two oil tankers this month - one of them on Saturday. Sunday's p»»»

Tribune News Network Doha A high-level delegation from Qatar Chamber (QC), led by its chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, participated in the 136th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Union of Arab Chambers (UAC), held recently in Cairo, Egypt. The delegation also included QC board me»»»

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with President of the Senate of Jordan Faisal El-Fayez in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, the Shura Council speaker emphasised the deep ties that the two countries share, the high level of Qatari-Jordanian relations, and»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) concluded its inaugural edition after four days filled with musical and military performances hosted at Katara Cultural Village, drawing an impressive audience of 14,237 visitors from various nationalities. T»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Automobiles, Qatar’s Mercedes dealership, has announced the recall of Mercedes Benz AMG SL and AMG GT 2022- 2025 Models. The recall is due to the electronic ignition control unit s»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha Lotus has introduced an extensive refinement of its Emeya Hyper-GT model range for the new model year, unveiling a clearer naming convention, enhanced equipment levels, and broader customisation options. The global update coincides with Lotus’ strengthened presence in Qatar, m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian and development efforts, Qatar Red Crescent (QRCS) has launched activities under a project to enhance livelihoods for poor families affected by conflicts and disasters in Afghanistan. This initiative is implemented in partnership with the Minist»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Pakistani community Culinary Forum in Doha hosted a warm farewell breakfast in honour of outgoing Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar HE Ridwan Hassan, marking the conclusion of his five-year diplomatic tenure in the country. The event reflected the strong bonds of friend»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties is bringing back Baraha Cinema for its third edition, continuing a tradition that began in Msheireb more than half a century ago. From December 25 to January 3, 2026, Barahat Msheireb will once again host an outdoor cinema experience featuring family fi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of efforts to strengthen community partnerships and unify initiatives serving targeted groups, the Orphan Care Centre (Dreama), one of the centres under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with the Qatar Red Crescent So»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Today, 14 young professionals from the Namangan region of Uzbekistan arrived in Qatar to embark on a transformative 10-month training programme at University of Doha for Science and Technology. Upon completion, these individuals will become certified trainers at the newly »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) celebrated Qatar National Day 2025 through a vibrant cultural and heritage event organised by the Communications and Public Relations Department in collaboration with several university departments, centres and student clubs. The celebration attracted»»»

SHURA SPEAKER MEETS AMBASSADORS OF INDIA, RWANDA Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Sunday met separately with Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul and Ambassador of Rwanda to Qatar HE Igor Marara Kayinamura. During the two meetings, bilateral relations between Qatar »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani visited the headquarters of Qatar Rail and reviewed the company’s key operational achievements for 2025 and its 2026 business plan with senior and executive management. The visit also covered future»»»

Tribune News network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through Qatar Digital Academy and in collaboration with Microsoft, organised two awareness sessions under the SMEs Go Digital Programme at the Digital Centre of Excellence.The sessions aimed to support SMEs »»»

QNA Belgrade A delegation from the Permanent Web Summit Qatar Organising Committee paid an official visit to Belgrade to strengthen strategic partnerships between the two countries and reinforce Qatar’s position as a leading destination for technology and innovation regionally and internationally. »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Registration for the 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) championships began on Sunday and will continue for three days at the Qatar Falconry Association headquarters in the Katara Cultural Village Foundation (Building No. 33). The Supreme O»»»

A batch of files, which includes a photo of US President Donald Trump, were removed by the justice department because of concerns raised by victims, the deputy attorney general said on Sunday. Todd Blanche said the photo that included Trump also showed unredacted images of women, and rejected criti»»»

A third oil tanker is being pursued by U.S. forces in the Caribbean as part of President Donald Trump's pressure campaign on Venezuela. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard is chasing down a third foreign oil tanker in the Caribbean, which refused to be boa»»»

Doha, Qatar: YouTube icon MrBeast and his on-screen crew member Tareq Salameh will join Team AboFlah for the Match for Hope 2026 tournament, scheduled to take place in January 2026. In a video shared on the organisers' social media platforms, MrBeast, in his usual playful banter, announced that he »»»

Manila: The Philippines’ dominant development model — over-centralised, elite-driven, and clientelist — often runs headlong into the country’s deep historical, geographical and cultural realities. Rather than aligning economic growth with broad-based institutional reform, this model reinforces old »»»

AMMAN — Gold prices remained near record highs this week, while trading in Jordan’s local market stayed slow as consumers postponed purchases amid global economic uncertainty and anticipated changes in US monetary policy.Head of the Jordanian Jewellers Association Ribhi Allan said that local demand»»»

AMMAN — Chairman of Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq, on Sunday participated in the work of the 136th session of the Board of Directors of the Union of Arab Chambers, which was held in Cairo, at the invitation of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce.According to a state»»»