Doha, Qatar: As preparations for Eid Al Adha gather momentum across Qatar, beauticians, tailors, and henna artists are experiencing a significant increase in customer patronage, with some businesses extending working hours to meet growing demand. Speaking to The Peninsula, hair colourist and co-fou»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Eid al-Adha approaches, homes across Qatar are packed with familiar traditions and preparations: deep cleaning, buying clothes, arranging family visits, and decorating homes. For many, the days leading up to Eid are just as meaningful as the celebration itself, where religious pract»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Super Duty 2020-2022 models. In a statement, the Minister said that the recall is due to a potential issue in which, in some affected vehic»»»

Doha, Qatar: The BPSMUN 2026, themed “Enhancing Multilateral Cooperation for Sustainable Development through Inclusivity,” was held at the Basant Kumar Auditorium on May 23 with great enthusiasm and academic spirit. The conference witnessed the participation of 125 delegates along with 35 organisin»»»

New Delhi: The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday, reviving a forum viewed suspiciously by China following questions over the US commitment and disagreement on Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took part in the meeting»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday Israel would intensify strikes against Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Israel's military soon thereafter said it was attacking Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley and other areas. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire in mid-Ap»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a presentation of the Islamic Civilization Center of Uzbekistan at Katara Cultural Village yesterday, highlighting the landmark institution as a platform for preserving Islamic heritage, advancing scholarship and strengthening cultural d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Embassy of India in Qatar, in collaboration with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, hosted a special gastronomy event titled “Flavours from India” at Katara Cultural Village on May 24, 2026. The event brought together Ambassadors, diplomats, Qatari dignitaries, members of the Indi»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Tuesday and stocks dithered as investor optimism over an imminent US-Iran peace deal was tempered ‌by new US strikes in the Middle East. US forces conducted strikes in southern Iran in what was described as defensive action, as Tehran’s top negotiator and its foreign m»»»

On May 26, 2021, a gunman opened fire at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority rail yard in San Jose, Calif., killing nine people and himself. 1 of 6 | Father of Paul Megia (R) mourns at a memorial vigil for nine slain transit workers including Paul Megia in San Jose, Calif., on May 27, 202»»»

Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with the follow up of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund, in cooperation with sev»»»

Sydney: A show featuring dozens of drones in dazzling displays above Sydney’s Darling Harbour has been called off, organisers said Tuesday, after the flying gadgets malfunctioned and fell into the water. Vivid Sydney takes place every year and features drones, fireworks and art shows across the Aus»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the United Kingdom have entered a new era of comprehensive strategic cooperation, following the official announcement in London of the conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations between the two sides. This represents a structural shift that enhances inves»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announced that Dr. Hadi Mohamad Yassine, a distinguished virologist and researcher at QU, received the Vaccine Research and Innovation Award during the 8th Saudi International Vaccination Forum (SIVF) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The award recognises Dr. Yassine’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hukoomi announces comprehensive technical updates to its website and mobile application, effective 25 May 2026, in preparation for the official launch of the platform’s new and enhanced edition. These updates come as part of the development of the next generation of digital government »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network has won 12 awards at the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. The winners were announced during a virtual ceremony held on May 21, 2026. Al Jazeera Arabic Channel won two Gold Awards and one Bronze Award for documentaries and programmes covering developmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Guard H E Major General Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi visited the Qatar Amiri Air Force, where he was received by Major General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al-Ghanim, Commander of the Qatar Amiri Air Force. During the visit, he was briefed on the progress of wor»»»

NEW DELHI/MONTREAL: Indian officials investigating last year’s deadly Air India crash are preparing an interim report rather than a final one ahead of the anniversary of the Boeing 787 accident that killed 260 people, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The interim report from India’»»»

The automotive sector, agriculture and HoReCa are facing layoffs, insolvencies and company closures amid a lack of measures to support the business environment and a liquidity shortage in the economy, making stability and a government with a clear long-term direction essential, IMM Romania presiden»»»

Staff from public institutions involved in the implementation of projects financed from European funds will be able to benefit from increases of up to 40% of the basic salary, according to the draft of the new salary law published on Monday in public debate by the Ministry of Labor, Family, Youth a»»»

The Republic of Moldova could register an economic growth of approximately 2% this year and average inflation of 8.1% stated on Monday the governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu at a specialized conference.'In the summer of 2025, we began cutting the monetary policy rate, bringing it »»»

The Three Seas Initiative, which Greece has also joined, will transform the eastern and south-eastern parts of the European Union, said Iulian-Cosmin Margeloiu, Secretary of State with the Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, on Monday at the event 'Strategic Regional »»»

Romania and Greece share an important regional responsibility, co-operating on the development of transport infrastructure, in the energy sector and to create the most attractive possible environment for investment and regional trade, said Luca Niculescu, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign »»»

The international evolutions over the last five years showed the strategic importance of interconnection between Greece, Bulgaria and Romania for the consolidation of resilience and security of the extended region and Europe, stated on Monday Evangelia-Lili Grammatika, ambassador of the Hellenic Re»»»

Greek investments in Romania are at a good level, with over 2,000 Greek companies present, and exports have reached a high level of development, Konstantinos Gkioulekas, Deputy Minister of Interior for the regions of Macedonia and Thrace, said on Monday."Investments are at a good level. There are c»»»

Most Romanians would vote against the dismissal of President Nicusor Dan if a referendum on the issue were held, according to the Informat.ro - INSCOP Research Barometer conducted between 11 and 14 May.If a referendum on dismissing the president were organised next Sunday, 44% of Romanians say they»»»

The financing of political parties remains dominated by subsidies, including "massive" reimbursements for campaigns, and loans - one of the major changes seen over the past two electoral cycles, according to a report Expert Forum published on Monday.Titled "Political Party Financing in 2025 and the»»»

The Ministry of National Defense (MApN) announced that, between June 25 and 27, the multinational military drill NOBLE BLUEPRINT 2026 (NOBL26) will be taking place in Romania, a training activity organized under the coordination of the Allied Joint Force Command Naples, in cooperation with the Join»»»

Austria's Federal Minister of the Interior Gerhard Karner will pay a visit to Romania on Tuesday.According to the Romanian Interior Ministry, Karner and his Romanian counterpart Catalin Predoiu will deliver a press statement at 17:30 in the Port of Constanta, focusing on the security of Romania's a»»»

During the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague, Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Toiu took part in discussions on peace in Ukraine and Romania's strategic role in the Black Sea region.According to a Foreign Ministry press release issued on Saturday, Toiu attended the 21st edition of the GLOBSEC Forum, one of E»»»

Culture Minister Demeter András István announced his resignation on Monday, after the emergence of an audio recording attributed to him, in which he is heard using vulgar language in a private discussion with subordinates.In his resignation letter, Demeter wrote: "Esteemed Mr. Prime Minister, follo»»»

Water service to Sevlievo and other settlements in the region of Gabrovo that were left without drinking water due to a rupture in the city’s main water supply line was restored shortly before midnight, the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry announced on Tuesday. On Monday, Regional Dev»»»

Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov opened the procedure for hearing the candidates for judge from Bulgaria at the General Court of the European Union on Tuesday. The hearings are scheduled for Tuesday and Friday, May 29, the Ministry of Justice said. Naydenov said the timely nomination of these c»»»

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Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the State of Qatar H E Firas Adel Al Budeiri. During the meeting, they discussed areas of joint cooperation in fields re»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar continues advancing its knowledge-based economy ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030, graduates of the Executive MBA programme at HEC Paris, Doha, say their programme experience has reshaped not only their professional outlook, but also their understanding of leadership,»»»

A second Spaniard who disembarked from a cruise ship in the Canary Islands earlier this month has tested positive for the virus while in quarantine, Spanish health officials said Monday. File Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- A Spanish national who was aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise shi»»»

Interest in Bulgaria as the future host of Eurovision 2027 is already beginning to affect the tourism sector, with the first reservations reportedly appearing only minutes after DARA won this year’s contest with “Bangaranga.” Representatives of the tourism and hotel industry say the event could bec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has reinforced efforts to bolster cybersecurity resilience across critical infrastructure sectors through a specialised ‘Cyber Shield’ workshop organised yesterday for leaders and managers of Ras Laffan Power Company Limited, focusing on cy»»»

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to President of the Argentine Republic H E Javier M»»»

Doha, Qatar: HMK Capital, an investment firm licensed under the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and regulated by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), has successfully registered the Salwa REIT Fund, Qatar’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) collective investment fund, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has designated 733 mosques and open-air prayer grounds across the country for Eid Al-Adha prayers, scheduled to begin at 5am on Wednesday (tomorrow), according to the ministry’s official list for 2026. The extensive arrangements cover Doha and »»»

Under the false promise of imminent EU membership, the Kiev regime has turned the country into a staging ground for military and sabotage-terrorist operations against Russia, said Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov. His key statements:Ukraine has become a testing gr»»»

Dubai: The Child Safety Organisation, affiliated with the Sharjah Family and Community Council, has issued a warning to parents across the UAE about the growing use of delivery and online shopping apps by children. The organisation has noted that while such services have become part of daily family»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday conveyed a strong message to international investors, saying Russia has been and remains an integral part of the global economic system. Putin’s comments came as his country prepares to host the 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), sche»»»

The Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital has opened an additional ward for patients with acute intestinal infections. The hospital’s chief physician, Gulzhigit Aaliev, told 24.kg news agency. According to him, the situation in the hospital is currently stable, but the incidence of acute»»»

Doha, Qatar: In coordination with the General Secretariat of the State Cabinet and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau has announced the publication of a draft law regulating private schools on the “Sharek” public consultation platform»»»