Zelensky and US envoys to push on with Ukraine talks in Berlin on Monday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country’s bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees as he held talks in Berlin with US envoys that were set to continue on Monday. The Ukrainian leader rejected the US push for ceding territory to »»»
Hong Kong court to deliver verdict in Jimmy Lai national security case - UPI.com
Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, is escorted by police after he was arrested at his home in Hong Kong in August 2020. File Photo by Vernon Yuen/EPA-EFE Dec. 14 (UPI) -- A Hong Kong court is scheduled to deliver its verdict Monday in the national security case against media founder and former publ»»»
Stage set for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 semi-finals
Tribune News Network Doha The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semi-finals are set to be thrilling affairs with three Asian sides looking to lift the coveted trophy. Standing in their way are Morocco, who are aiming to keep the trophy in Africa following the elimination of defending champions Algeria in the quar»»»
CMU-Q scholar calls for Arabic AI research to bridge AI’s inclusion gap
Tribune News Network Doha The future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Middle East hinges on solving its “inclusion” problem, according to Houda Bouamor, a leading expert in Arabic Natural Language Processing (NLP) and an associate teaching professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU»»»
Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North, Meryal Waterpark all set to celebrate QND with cultural festivities
Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of Qatar National Day, Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North and Meryal Waterpark invite guests to experience a day filled with culture, heritage, and family-focused festivities. At Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North, celebrations will begin from 15:00 to 18:»»»
talabat and British Council Qatar empower over 150 riders
Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region, has partnered with British Council Qatar to deliver a series of soft skills and foundational English Communication trainings designed to support riders with practical tools that help build confidence, str»»»
Vodafone Qatar kicks off strategictransformation in cloud capabilities
Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar and Meeza, one of Qatar’s leading IT and services providers, have signed a strategic agreement aimed at accelerating the Vodafone’s digital transformation, using Google Cloud innovative technology. Leveraging Meeza’s extensive local expertise and integrated »»»
Msheireb Properties: The Greenprint for Cities
Throughout 2025, Msheireb Properties continued to advance its prominence in sustainable urban development, earning international recognition, record visitor engagement, and purposeful partnerships that elevated standards for the industry across the region. The numerous distinguished awards received»»»
Amir felicitates winners of ACE Award
Continued from page 1 HH the Amir stressed that these efforts are among the objectives of the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award, as its 9th iteration honours its winners today in recognition of their outstanding efforts. His Highness congratulate»»»
Qatar Foundation at 30: The Generation Built by Vision
Hanane Djoua Doha Thirty years ago, Qatar Foundation (QF) began with a belief that was audacious in its simplicity: transform one life deeply enough, and entire systems can change. Three decades on, that belief has taken a tangible form. It lives in a generation shaped not only by world-class educa»»»
ACE reinforces conviction that uprooting corruption is a must, says UNOCT official
QNA Doha The HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (ACE) has succeeded in shining a spotlight on inspiring models of leadership and integrity worldwide, bolstering the conviction that corruption can be and must be uprooted, said Acting Under-Secretary-Gen»»»
UN official lauds Qatar’s leadership in global anti-corruption efforts
Acting Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), John Brandolino, has highlighted Qatar’s pivotal role in supporting international efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency, under the leadership of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Speaking at the Sheikh»»»
‘Qatar places great importance on developing urban environment’
QNA Doha Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar launched the 6th Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development 2025 on Sunday. Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bin»»»
MCIT signs collaboration initiative with Microsoft
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a new collaboration initiative with Microsoft under the Digital Inclusion Index (DII) project, it’s national initiative designed to measure digital inclusion levels across Qatar and identify factor»»»
Ooredoo Qatar supports Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025 as Official Telecom Sponsor
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, was proud to be the Official Telecom Sponsor of Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025, the country’s first-ever polo showcase. The event was organised by Qatar Polo Club under the Ministry of Sports and Youth and presented by Qatar C»»»
QNL launches exhibition featuring emerging artists
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of HE Dr Hamad bin Abdel Aziz Al Kawari, minister of state and president of Qatar National Library, QNL has launched a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring emerging artists, titled ‘Heritage in Art: Reflections by Qatari Artists’, which will remain op»»»
Ukraine may give up NATO dreams for end of war, Zelensky says - UPI.com
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at No.10 Downing Street for a conference on peace in Ukraine in London on Dec. 8. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that his country m»»»
US Pres. pledges retaliation against killing of two soldiers in Syria
WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that there will be "very serious retaliation" after two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter were killed in an ambush in Syria on Saturday.Three others were wounded in the attack, which was carried out by a single ISIS gunm»»»
UN Chief strongly condemns attacks against UNISFA base in Kadugli, Sudan
NEW YORK, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed late Saturday strong condemnation of the drone attacks on a base of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in Kadugli, Sudan.In a statement, Guterres said, "I strongly condemn the horrific drone attacks»»»
Far right candidate leads in Chilean presidential election polls - UPI.com
The presidential candidate of the Chilean Republican Party presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast, pictured at an election event in 2021, was leading in polls as Chile conducted its presidential election on Sunday. Photo by Elvis Gonzalez/EPA-EFE Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Chileans head to the polls Sunday»»»
Commercial Bank launches Qatar’s first-ever Metaverse auto marketplace on CBQ Mobile App
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has launched Qatar’s first Metaverse-enabled Auto Marketplace on the CBQ Mobile App. Through this innovation, customers can now explore a fully interactive, virtual showroom directly from their smartphones. Using Meta Quest (Oculus) virtual reality (VR) headsets, they c»»»
Sen. Bill Cassidy believes deal on Affordable Care Act subsidies could be made - UPI.com
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-LA, pictured speaking to the press last week, said he thinks legislators can reach a deal on subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Sunday that he believes a d»»»
Darb Al Saai showcases equestrian activities, photography competition, singing on a ship, and many more
DOHA:The National Day 2025 celebrations continued on Sunday at Darb Al Saai in the Umm Salal area, under the slogan 'With you it rises and from you it awaits', organized by the Ministry of Culture, from December 10 to 20. Darb Al Saai paints a national heritage picture amidst a distinctive festive »»»
'Genuine hero': Bystander tackles alleged gunman during Bondi Beach mass shooting
Footage captured by an eyewitness shows a man grappling with an alleged gunman during the Bondi Beach mass shooting in which at least 12 people were killed, before wrestling the weapon off him. A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sunday's deadly a»»»
Bondi Beach shooting: 16 killed, including child, in Sydney Hanukkah attack
Sydney: The death toll from the shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach has risen to 16, including one child, New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park confirmed to ABC. The attack, carried out by two gunmen, has drawn widespread international condemnation. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese»»»
Weather alert: Riyadh schools shift to remote learning amid storms
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s capital has announced the suspension of in-person classes on Monday, with all schools shifting to remote learning due to forecasts of severe weather conditions. The move, authorities said, is aimed at protecting students and school staff as the Kingdom braces for storms. Based»»»
In its 2025 Report, LTDH calls for release of political prisoners and repeal of Decree-Law No. 54
Tunis, Dec 14 (TAP)-In its annual report on the state of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Tunisia for 2025, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) urges the immediate release of political figures and human rights defenders detained for...»»»
Applying for US immigration? Photo rules just changed
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has immediately imposed new, stricter rules limiting the acceptable age of photographs used for immigration documents to three years, a measure officials state is intended to bolster national security and prevent identity fraud. The updated guidan»»»
No: 252, 14 December 2025, Regarding the XVI. Ambassadors Conference
The sixteenth edition of the Ambassadors Conference will be convened in Ankara on 15-19 December 2025. This year’s Conference, organized under the theme “Foreign Policy Promoting Peace, Stability, and Prosperity”, will provide an opportunity for the Ambassadors to address regional and global issues»»»
No: 253, 14 December 2025, Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Sydney, Australia
We strongly condemn the terrorist attack carried out today (14 December) during the Hanukkah celebrations in Sydney, Australia. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack and to the people of Australia, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. As Türkiye»»»
Qatar places great importance on developing urban environment: Al Nuaimi
DOHA: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar launched the 6th Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development 2025, on Sunday. Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint »»»
Dubai Tram service disrupted after accident between JBR stations
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed late evening on Sunday that services on the Dubai Tram have been suspended following an accident reported between Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) stations. The disruption affects the stretch of track connecting the Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 and »»»
WOQOD to offer free WOQODe tag starting 2026
Doha: Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) has announced a new promotional offer allowing customers to obtain the WOQOD electronic fuel tag free of charge, starting January 1, 2026. Under the offer, both individual and corporate customers will be eligible to receive the WOQODe tag with free installation at stations »»»
US Police: Person of Interest Detained in Deadly Brown University Shooting
A person of interest was in custody Sunday after a shooting during final exams at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, though key questions remained unanswered more than 12 hours after the attack. The attack on Saturday afternoon set off hours of chaos across the Ivy L»»»
‘Dad’s okay’: Kat de Castro updates on Kabayan Noli de Castro's condition
Dubai: Veteran Filipino broadcaster and former Vice President Noli de Castro is in 'OK' condition following a recent surgery, his family confirmed on Sunday. The news was shared by his daughter, former ABS-CBN journalist Kat de Castro, who first took to social media to ask for prayers for her fathe»»»
BKH Rejects PM’s Account of Security Incident at Government Building
The National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) has issued a statement rejecting claims made by Prime Minister Edi Rama regarding a security incident at the Prime Ministry. Earlier on Sunday, speaking at the opening of his podcast Flasim, Rama said that several BKH agents had knocked on the door of the »»»
How the world's first global trader, Jakob Fugger, got rich – DW – 12/14/2025
BusinessGlobal issuesHow the world's first global trader, Jakob Fugger, got richThomas KohlmannSome 500 years ago, Jakob Fugger was the richest man alive. The German financed emperors and popes, and reshaped global trade and banking to set the economic course for the modern world. https://p.dw.com/»»»
PM Urges Institutional Review after BKH Security Incident
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has called for a serious institutional review after what he described as a security incident involving agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (BKH). Speaking on his weekly podcast 'Flasim', Rama said BKH agents had entered the Prime Minister’s Office without»»»
Person of interest detained in Brown University shooting - UPI.com
A person of interest has been detained after a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, R.I., late Saturday afternoon. File Photo by Justine Lane/EPA-EFE Dec. 14 (UPI) -- A person of interest has been detained after a shooter opened fire on Brown University's campus Saturday, killing two pe»»»
Egypt Reveals Restored Colossal Statues of Pharaoh in Luxor
Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government’s archaeological events that aim at drawing more tourists to the country. The giant alabaster statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, were reassembled in a»»»
Trump pressuring Zelensky to cede land to Russia – Bild
US President Donald Trump is pressuring Vladimir Zelensky to cede territory to Russia in an effort to end the conflict between Kiev and Moscow, Bild has claimed, citing anonymous sources. On Saturday, the German outlet reported that the White House is “exerting intense pressure on [the Ukrainian le»»»
At least ten killed in shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach - UPI.com
Police officers work near the scene following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. NSW Police confirmed at least ten deaths, including one alleged shooter, following the incident. Photo by Mick Tsikas/EPA Dec. 14 (UPI) -- At least ten people were killed after two gun»»»
Qatar, UN flags raised in Doha as anti-corruption conference opens
DOHA: Aflag-raising ceremony has been held at the Sheraton Doha Hotel for the flag of the State of Qatar and the flag of the United Nations, signalling the start of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Doha is hosting the conference from December»»»
Tokyo-bound United Airlines flight returns to Dulles airport after engine failure
A United Airlines flight bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday after experiencing an engine failure shortly after takeoff, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed. United Flight 803, a Boeing 777-200 carrying 275 passengers and a tot»»»
Chile votes in presidential race expected to steer country to the right
Chileans vote Sunday in a runoff presidential election that is likely mark the sharpest rightward shift of the South American country since the end of the military dictatorship in 1990. Even detractors of ultra-conservative former lawmaker José Antonio Kast say the candidate whose radical views los»»»
US police detain 'person of interest' in deadly shooting at Brown University
Police in Providence said early Sunday that they had a person of interest in custody after a shooting that rocked the Brown University campus during final exams, leaving two people dead and nine others wounded at the Rhode Island Ivy League school. Police in the United States on Sunday detained a "»»»
Iraq's Election Result Ratified by Supreme Federal Court as Premiership Remains up for Grabs
The result of last month’s parliamentary elections in Iraq was ratified by the Supreme Federal Court on Sunday, confirming that the party of caretaker prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani won the largest number of seats — but not enough to assure him a second term. The court confirmed that the vo»»»
Zelenskyy Offers to Drop NATO Bid for Security Guarantees but Rejects US Push to Cede Territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country’s bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the US push for ceding territory to Russia as he held talks with US envoys on ending the war. Zelenskyy sat down with US President Dona»»»
Kuwait affirms advocacy of investing in the youth for sustainable development
JEDDAH, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait on Sunday affirmed its faith in investing in the youth as the hinges for sustainable development and social peace.The renewed Kuwait stand on the issue was demonstrated by the diplomatic attache at the foreign ministry, Zainab Al-Mansouri, during a debat»»»
Combating corruption is global responsibility requiring efforts of international organizations, dedicated individuals: Amir
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that combating corruption is a global responsibility that requires concerted efforts of international organizations and initiatives by individuals of integrity. Posting on his official X account, HH the A»»»