Sidra Medicine publishes report on novel treatment for rare paediatric obesity case
Tribune News Network Doha A case report by Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has been published in Frontiers in Endocrinology detailing the successful treatment of severe acquired hypothalamic obesity (AHO) in a young child. The findings provide important new evidence for the manag»»»
Qatar’s mission in Geneva hosts event on empowering women and girls through sport
Tribune News Network Geneva, Switzerland The Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, in cooperation with Qatar Foundation and Qatar Sports Investments, organised a high-level event on ‘Empowering Women and Girls In and Through Sport - From Words to Deeds’, on the sideline»»»
BFIS students join hands with PWF-Q to help needy families
Tribune News Network Doha In a heartwarming display of community spirit and civic responsibility, the students of Bright Future International School (BFIS) recently organised a successful donation drive to support local families in need. Representatives from the Pakistan Welfare Forum-Qatar (PWF-Q)»»»
How QF schools shape identity, character and sense of purpose
Hanane Mohammed Doha Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Alreem E. Al-Kaabi, senior public relations specialist at Qatar Foundation and a graduate of Qatar Academy, reflected on how her educational journey helped shape her identity, values, and personal growth within one of Qatar’s leading educational envir»»»
Qatar Charity expands global efforts to support refugees
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) continues to prioritise raising awareness of refugee issues and mobilising support through integrated humanitarian campaigns, field interventions, and international partnerships with the aim of meeting basic needs and helping refugees restore stability a»»»
Pakistan showcases industrial strength and innovation at Project Qatar 2026
The Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar highlighted the country’s expanding industrial and technological capabilities at the 22nd edition of Project Qatar 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The prestigious trade exhibition brought together leading companies, industry experts, and dec»»»
GORD, GCC, EPDA establish strategic partnership to shape carbon markets
Tribune News Network DOHA/ RAS AL KHAIMAH The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD), the Global Carbon Council (GCC), and the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) of Ras Al Khaimah have entered into a strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at a»»»
French top honour for Qatari official
Tribune News Network Doha The French Republic yesterday awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honour (France’s highest national decoration) to Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, in reco»»»
MoFA, French Embassy host ‘Inside Gaza’ documentary screening
QNA Doha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in cooperation with the French Embassy in Doha, hosted a special screening of the documentary ‘Inside Gaza’ at the Museum of Islamic Art on Tuesday, drawing attention to the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the challenges faced by journal»»»
NCSA, CCQ sign cooperation agreement in training, research, and development
Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) on Tuesday signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration in the fields of training, research, and development, while supporting national capacity building»»»
Britain's Prince George to attend Eton College - UPI.com
From left, William, the prince of Wales; Kate Middleton, the princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte; Prince Loui; and Prince George look upward Saturday while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the annual Trooping the Colour in recognition of the king's birthday. Officials have announced that»»»
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday (June 19, 2026) in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a signing cere»»»
Cleanup begins after algae bloom overtakes Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool - UPI.com
Workers pressure wash the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it slowly fills with water in Washington, D.C., on June 5. Days after refilling the pool, algae began growing in the water. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Just in time for America's 250th birthday, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecti»»»
GM announces defense partnership with Lockheed Martin - UPI.com
The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pa., is shown in 2024. GM Defense and Lockheed Martin announced a partnership Tuesday that will focus in part on munitions. File Photo courtesy Ukrainian Presidential Press Office | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- General Motors announced a new partner»»»
Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal
East Rutherford, United States: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose –- and Bra»»»
KAUST study reveals how plants shield photosynthesis from extreme heat
RIYADH: Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have identified a mechanism that helps plants protect photosynthesis during extreme heat, a finding that could support efforts to develop crops better suited to arid climates such as Saudi Arabia’s. The study, led by Monika Ch»»»
Sharjah Ruler announces new direct road links with Dubai
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a series of projects to construct and develop internal and main roads linking the emirates of Sharjah and Dubai at a cost of Dh750 million. Sheikh Dr Sultan noted that the Al Ta»»»
SJC, NHRC sign MoU to deepen cooperation in justice and human rights
Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) and the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to collaborate in the areas of justice and human rights. The move is part of efforts to reinforce national cooperation and joint action aimed at consolidatin»»»
US not taking Australia lightly despite pundits’ barbs
IRVINE, USA: The United States are refusing to buy into suggestions that Friday’s World Cup Group D clash with Australia in Seattle will be straightforward, with winger Tim Weah saying the Americans are focused on preparation rather than outside noise. CBS Sports analyst and former MLS player Mike »»»
At least 58 states, territories contaminated by mines: UN
GENEVA: At least 58 states and territories are contaminated by anti-personnel mines, the UN rights chief said Tuesday, with heavy civilian casualties in Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine. “It is deeply troubling that almost 30 years since the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty was adopted, these »»»
EU greenhouse gas emissions fall 17 % since 2015
BRUSSELS: Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union amounted to approximately 3.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, marking a 17.2 percent decline compared with 2015, according to preliminary estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. This »»»
Son of late Shah warns against deal with Tehran
LONDON: The son of the ousted shah of Iran spoke out Tuesday against any deal with Iran that leaves the Islamic government in place, as Washington prepared to sign an agreement with Tehran. Speaking after meeting MPs during a visit to London, 65-year-old Reza Pahlavi said the international communit»»»
D.C. and Oklahoma vote in primaries, minimum wage changes - UPI.com
People arrive to vote in Washington, D.C.'s, 2026 primary elections at Stuart Hobson Middle School on Tuesday. The two front-runners to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser are Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The District of Columbia is hav»»»
Bolivia roadblocks leave Paraguayan truck drivers stranded - UPI.com
Bolivian Police clash with protesters during a roadblock clearance operation in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on June 8. Photo by Jorge Abrego/EPA June 16 (UPI) -- More than 5,000 cargo truck drivers are stranded on Bolivian highways, according to Bolivia's National Chamber of Transport. The transport opera»»»
Maconz Construct reaches historic milestone of 1 million square meters of industrial space
This achievement comes amid a long-standing strategic partnership with the European leader ASTRON Luxembourg and the strengthening of relationships with major global giants in the FMCG and logistics sectors. With a projected revenue of 25,000,000 lei in 2025, the Romanian builder maintains its lead»»»
Musk threatens to sue German state broadcaster ZDF over Northern Ireland claim
US-based tech mogul Elon Musk has said he is taking legal action against German state broadcaster ZDF over claims that he incited anti-migrant violence in Northern Ireland. Anti-immigration unrest erupted in Belfast last week after a Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly carried out a stabbing attack th»»»
At G7, Egypt’s El-Sisi urges Israel to halt Gaza seizure
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday urged Israel to abandon its plan to take control of 70 percent of Gaza, as he attended the G7 summit in France. Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to take control of more territory in the battered Gaza»»»
UN Secretary-General visits Haiti as gang violence soars
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti on Tuesday, where surging gang violence has left more than 1 in 10 people homeless. New statistics released by the UN reveal that 2,300 people have been killed across Haiti so far this year, with another 100 kidnapped, while»»»
Raiffeisen Asset Management: €1.73 billion in assets under management and over 330,000 investors
With €1.73 billion in assets under management for approximately 180,000 investors in mutual funds and 150,000 participants in the Raiffeisen Acumulare voluntary pension fund, the company has generated cumulative profits of over €600 million for its clients over this period. Since its inception, RAM»»»
Egypt’s public sector companies to offer their shares
Experts: Privatization success depends on acquisition prevention Insurance and electricity companies are the first to offer shares Egyptian government is exerting great efforts to offer the public sector companies shares, submitting to the IMF loan conditions. Furthermore, the IMF loan is worth $12»»»
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a deal signing ceremon»»»
Ghana asks Canada court to overturn Partey’s World Cup visa denial
TORONTO: Ghana on Tuesday asked a Canadian court to overturn Ottawa’s decision to ban footballer Thomas Partey, a day before the Ghanaian side’s World Cup opener in Toronto. Partey, a Villarreal midfielder, is facing seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault in Britain relating to alleg»»»
War deals heavy blow to Lebanon's economy, disrupts recovery efforts - UPI.com
Damaged vehicles are seen following an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, on May 28. File Photo Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 16 (UPI) -- Lebanon's economy, shattered by the 2019 financial collapse, has suffered another major shock from the »»»
Revolut surprises Hungarian users with free cash withdrawals
Revolut customers in Hungary have received welcome news, as the fintech giant introduces a temporary concession that significantly raises fee-free cash withdrawal limits. The additional allowance will be applied automatically and could affect more than two million users. Revolut announced one-off b»»»
Except Custom Solutions: A-Frame returns outperform apartment investments
The decision to launch this new business line comes as Romania’s hospitality market generated an estimated total turnover of €2.2 billion in 2025, up 16% from 2024. In the short-term rental segment targeted by Except’s tourism clients, Brașov leads regional markets with average revenues of €10,471 »»»
Why UNFPA says ‘we are not leaving Gaza’ despite mounting challenges
NEW YORK CITY: Since taking up his post as the UN Population Fund’s representative for Palestine in 2024, Nestor Owomuhangi has visited Gaza several times. What he encountered there has left a lasting impression. One conversation in particular still haunts him. A woman he met in Gaza told him she h»»»
Could a tropical rainstorm near the Texas coast become Arthur? - UPI.com
The gathering of moisture originates from former eastern Pacific Tropical Storm Cristina, a tropical wave of low pressure from Africa, a stalled weather front and the jet stream. Photo courtesy NOAA A mass of showers and thunderstorms that has been sprawled across Texas and northern Mexico in recen»»»
Aukera commissions first phase of Gura BESS, one of Romania’s largest battery energy storage projects
It also represents one of the fastest project deliveries in the Romanian market, achieving energisation within 12 months of receiving ready-to-build status. Phase two, representing an additional 100 MW, will soon be under construction and expected to be delivered by the end of 2026. Gura is the fir»»»
Chile probes possible trafficking of Haitian children - UPI.com
Chile's government, through the National Migration Service, filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors over the suspected trafficking of minors after more than 200 Haitian children and teenagers who entered the country in 2025 could not be located. File Photo by Alberto Valdes/EPA June 16 (UPI) --»»»
Luigi Mangione's hearing delayed after paperwork issue - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence hearing May 18 at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City. A hearing in Mangione's state murder case was delayed Tuesday. Photo by Jeena Moon/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in court Wednesday for the late»»»
Canada face Qatar in Vancouver with wide-open Group B in focus at World Cup
VANCOUVER: Canada and Qatar meet on Thursday with Group B finely poised, setting up a compelling clash in Vancouver where victory would allow either side to claim three vital points and break ahead in the World Cup standings. Co-hosts Canada arrive following a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina i»»»
Egypt launches Foreign Trade Information Portal to boost exports, global market access
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the launch of Egypt’s new Foreign Trade Information Portal, developed by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transfo»»»
Wall Street Journal: Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil sales will take effect immediately upon signing the agreement, and exemptions include services facilitating oil sales, including banking, transportation, and insurance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Wall Street Journal: Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil sales will take effect immediately upon signing the agreement, and exemptions include»»»
Tunisia repatriates nearly 100 sub-Saharan migrants in ‘voluntary return’
TUNIS: Tunisian authorities repatriated nearly a hundred migrants from sub-Saharan Africa on Tuesday under a so-called “voluntary return” initiative that has involved almost 5,000 people over the past year, Tunisia’s national guard said. With their backpacks and suitcases, dozens of individuals — m»»»
Construction of tallest building in Poznan to continue
Construction of AND2, Poznań’s tallest office tower, may soon resume after months of limited activity, according to Głos Wielkopolski. Andersia Property CEO Adam Trybusz said work could restart once a new contract with a contractor is signed. Negotiations are reportedly in their final stage, but th»»»
Central Europe in Gliwice preparing for new contracts
Europa Centralna in Gliwice is preparing major changes to its retail offer as part of a wider redevelopment. New lease agreements have been signed with Biedronka and three Modivo Group brands: HalfPrice, CCC, and Worldbox. Together, the new tenants will occupy more than 6,500 sqm of retail space. H»»»
NBP: core inflation increased in May
Poland’s core inflation excluding food and energy rose to 3.1% y/y in May 2026, up from 3% in April, the National Bank of Poland reported. Headline CPI inflation in May also stood at 3.1%. Other core inflation measures were mixed. Core inflation excluding administered prices fell to 2.8% from 2.9% »»»
Poles ready to spend between PLN 2,000 and 4,000 for holiday trips
According to Provident’s Barometer, 63.1% of Poles plan a holiday trip this season, most often for up to seven days. The most common holiday budget is PLN 2,001-4,000, chosen by 19.9% of respondents. Another 15.3% plan to spend PLN 1,001-2,000, while 14.2% expect costs of PLN 4,001-6,000. More than»»»
Min of Finance preparing sugar fee for drinks and dietary supplements
Poland’s Finance Ministry is preparing changes to the public health law that would increase the sugar tax on drinks and expand it to new product categories. The government says the current fee has become less effective, as sales of carbonated drinks initially fell after its introduction but later r»»»
DOE moves civil rights to Justice Department and disabilities to HHS - UPI.com
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks at an education roundtable on June 11. The department announced Tuesday that it's moving four segments to other agencies. Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The Department of Education will shift two of its major departments, civil»»»