UK government challenges lifting of ban on pro-Palestinian group
LONDON: Lawyers for the British state argued at London’s High Court on Tuesday that a ruling by UK judges lifting a government ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action should be scrapped. Appealing the court ruling, the lawyers said the judges’ earlier description of the impact of the ban on h»»»
South Korea urges global backing on North Korea nuclear issue - UPI.com
Seoul calls Pyongyang most urgent challenge to nonproliferation regime South Korean Vice Foreign Minister for Strategy and Intelligence Jeong Yeon-doo (on screen) delivering a keynote speech during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference at UN Headquarters in New York, New York»»»
Mali leader says situation under control in first speech since attacks
BAMAKO, April 28 : The leader of Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, on Tuesday made his first public appearance since insurgents launched coordinated attacks over the weekend, vowing in a televised address to “neutralize” those responsible. West Africa’s Al-Qaeda affiliate and a Tuareg-domi»»»
World going too slow on eliminating hepatitis: WHO
GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Tuesday said progress in eliminating hepatitis was too slow, with tools available to eliminate the disease that kills more than one million people annually. The WHO said viral hepatitis B and C — the two infections responsible for 95 percent of hepatitis-rel»»»
PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semifinal epic
PARIS, France: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday — an extraordinary encounter that was the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition. The fir»»»
King Charles visits the US: The latest
WASHINGTON: King Charles III embraced some of Washington’s most formal ceremonial trappings as he emphasized a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment. The visit comes at a challenging moment for US-UK relations. U»»»
FCC orders Disney review as Trump administration attacks Kimmel comments again - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Brendan Carr speaks during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee oversight hearing in January on the FCC at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the FCC ordered an early review of Disney’s broadcast licenses with ABC stations»»»
MoECC launches inspection drive to enhance environmental compliance
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Wildlife Development Department, has implemented an expanded inspection campaign across various regions of the country aimed at curbing dust dispersion and enhancing compliance with environmental standards. The campaign focused on v»»»
Qatar Foundation celebrates new generation of globally minded graduates at Convocation 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) has positioned itself as a powerful hub for education diplomacy, where international students are not just learners but active participants in a global exchange of ideas, cultures and perspectives. With 59 percent of its Class of 2026 made up of inter»»»
PISQ’s Primary Wing hosts art festival
The Art Festival hosted by Pakistan International School Qatar’s Primary Wing began with a vibrant showcase of creativity and collaboration, as Grade 1 students joined hands with their devoted mothers. This inspiring initiative not only highlighted the artistic talents of young learners but also st»»»
Zaoq & Ziafat expands to Saudi Arabia with grand opening in Al Khobar
Building on its success in Qatar, Zaoq & Ziafat Restaurant has expanded internationally with the opening of a new Z & Z outlet in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone for the brand founded by Pakistani entrepreneur Jamshaid Iqbal Bhatti. The new branch, located at the intersecti»»»
MoEHE observes 51st Arab Deaf Week
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) celebrated the 51st Arab Deaf Week, affirming its ongoing commitment to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community and its dedication to supporting their rights to education and community participation, in line with the st»»»
OPF provides free ambulance service for repatriation of deceased overseas Pakistanis
The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) continues to extend vital support to expatriate communities by offering a free ambulance service for transporting the remains of overseas Pakistanis from all international airports in the country to their native towns. According to OPF, the responsibility fo»»»
Tensions push WTI near $100, Brent above $111 as Hormuz risk hangs over global energy markets
Oil prices continued their upward trajectory as of early Wednesday, April 29, 2026, driven by persistent anxieties surrounding the ongoing risks faced by tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz. According to the latest market data from 5:54 AM Beijing time, benchmarks showed significant gains across »»»
13 sloths rescued in Florida now stable after dozens die at Orlando attraction - UPI.com
A rescued sloth at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford, Fla. on Monday. Thirteen sloths rescued from an Orlando, Fla., attraction are now in stable condition after their first days of care, offering a glimmer of hope in a case that has drawn national attention following the death»»»
Red cards approved for players covering mouths at World Cup
The International Football Association Board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to approve a pair of FIFA-approved amendments to address inappropriate behavior ahead of this summer’s World Cup in North America. One new rule permits officials to issue red cards for any players who cover »»»
Morocco rapper’s jail term for ‘insulting public body’ upheld
RABAT: A Moroccan rapper and Islamist activist has had his eight-month jail term upheld on appeal over his music and online posts criticizing corruption and his country’s normalization with Israel, his lawyer said Tuesday. Souhaib Kabli, known professionally as L7assal, was accused of “insulting a »»»
Musk testifies at OpenAI trial it’s not OK to ‘loot a charity’
OAKLAND: Elon Musk took the stand on Tuesday at a high-stakes trial over the future of OpenAI, casting his lawsuit against the ChatGPT-maker as a defense of charitable giving. The world’s richest person is suing OpenAI, its co-founder and chief executive Sam Altman and its President Greg Brockman, »»»
Al-Hilal maintain pressure on Al-Nassr with win over Damac
RIYADH: The Saudi Pro League returned on Tuesday after the AFC Champions League break for what could be one of the most intriguing run-ins of recent years. Al-Hilal faced Damac at home on matchday 29, hoping to narrow the gap on league leaders Al-Nassr, who play on Wednesday. In the end, the Blues »»»
Full solidarity among member states, security indivisible: GCC leaders
Riyadh: Secretary-General of the GCC H E Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi has said that Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC member states, affirmed during the 19th Consultative Meeting of GCC Leaders held yesterday in Jeddah their right to self-defense, individually or collectively, in»»»
‘Ceasefire is a constructive step towardresolution’
While acknowledging challenges, Dr Al Ansari pointed to some progress in negotiations and described ceasefire measures as a constructive step toward a broader resolution.He stressed that Qatar seeks a comprehensive political settlement that ensures long-term regional stability and prevents renewed »»»
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTER ATTENDS MoFA SESSION ON NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION PLAN
Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad chaired a consultative session on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), focusing on key social protections on Tuesday. The session was held in the presence of Minister of Social Development and »»»
Sony and Modern Home unveil new Bravia Theatre home audio lineup
Tribune News Network Doha Sony, represented in Qatar by Modern Home, and under its “Cinema is Coming Home” vision, launched new Bravia Theatre TVand the Bravia 3 II TV, offering more ways than ever to create a powerful cinema experience at home. The new Bravia Theatre lineup includes Bravia Theatre»»»
ISP Middle East to award 100 scholarshipsacross 10 schools in Qatar and the UAE
Tribune News Network Doha International Schools Partnership (ISP) Middle East has announced that it will award 100 scholarships of up to 100 percent of annual tuition fees for the 2026–2027 academic year across 10 ISP schools in the UAE and Qatar. The programme will support both existing and new se»»»
QPO oboist Saleh secures Bravo Award in Moscow
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) has announced that its prominent oboist, Mohamed Saleh, has been honoured with the prestigious Bravo Award in Moscow, marking a significant milestone in his distinguished musical career. Renowned for his exceptional artistry and techn»»»
QMC CEO and Tajikistanenvoy discuss ways to boost media cooperation
QNA Doha CEO of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani has met Ambassador of Tajikistan to Qatar HE Nurmurod Mahmadali to discuss strengthening media cooperation between the two countries.During the meeting in Doha on Tuesday, the two sides reviewed ways to»»»
Vodafone Qatar recognised with Industry Excellence Partner Award in Education
Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has been recognised by Huawei Headquarters with the prestigiousIndustry Excellence Partner Award in Education. The award recognises the successful deployment of the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless network at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST). »»»
UDST sets off on path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030
Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced the start of work on a strategy aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, in line with its commitment to supporting national priorities in environmental protection and sustainable development. As the fi»»»
Minister of State for Interior Affairs attends Milipol TechX 2026, meets Singapore’s Muslim affairs minister
QNA Singapore On behalf of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani participated in the opening of the Milipol TechX 2026»»»
Msheireb Museums, and Sidra champion neurodiversity at 2nd science Café Session
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the second session of the 2026 Science Café series on Monday, which convened leading experts who discussed neurodevelopmental conditions from the perspective of science, technology, ability and achievement under the theme “Differe»»»
Qatar Boat Show 2026 to be held from November 4 to 7
QNA Doha Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the third Qatar Boat Show 2026 will take place from November 4 to 7 with the participation of major leading marine brands and industry experts, contributing to stre»»»
QFFD, QRCS distribute emergency relief aid to displaced, war-affected families in Lebanon
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the emergency response to support internally displaced people (IDPs) in Lebanon, with funding from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has begun distributing emergency relief aid to displaced and war-affected families in Beirut, »»»
Qatar attends preparatory session for Arab-European ministerial meeting
QNA Cairo Qatar on Tuesday participated in the Arab coordination meeting at the level of permanent delegates to the Arab League, which was held at the General Secretariat’s headquarters in Cairo to discuss and follow up on the preparations underway for holding the 6th Arab-European ministerial meet»»»
Freedom of navigation in int’l waterways fundamental principle of int’l law: Qatar
QNA New York The State of Qatar has affirmed that freedom of navigation in international waterways is a fundamental principle of international law, stressing that serious dialogue, adherence to international legal principles, and good neighbourliness are the cornerstones for resolving crises and av»»»
Syria, Germany seek to deepen economic and industrial cooperation in Berlin talks
Berlin, April 28 (SANA) Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al‑Shaar held two high‑level meetings in Berlin on Monday with German officials to advance economic and industrial cooperation between Syria and Germany. In the first meeting, al‑Shaar met State Minister at the Federal Chancellery Britta E»»»
Oil lifeline: First tankers clear Strait of Hormuz amid easing tensions
The first oil and gas shipments are beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of disruption, signaling a possible easing of tensions following a two-month conflict between the United States and Iran. Ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg shows that the LNG tanker Mubaraz has suc»»»
Agriculture Minister reviews bilateral cooperation in agricultural sector with Governor of Wyoming, US
Tunis, April 28 (TAP) - Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Minister Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh met on Tuesday in Tunis with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, stressing the importance of strengthening the Tunisia–United States partnership by boosting...»»»
PSG edge Bayern Munich in nine-goal Champions League semi-final epic
Paris: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition. The first half »»»
UAE President and Swedish Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations and regional developments in phone call
ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden. During the call, the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, particularly in economic »»»
Can Iraq’s new leaders withstand the storm of a prolonged US-Iran confrontation?
DUBAI/LONDON: As the US-Iran war grinds on despite the ceasefire, Iraq is at risk of being pulled back into a role it has spent years trying to escape — as a battleground for regional conflict, driven by its inability to defang Iran-backed militias. That risk now coincides with a pivotal political »»»
UN Security Council sanctions brother of Rapid Support Forces leader over atrocities in Sudan
NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four additional individuals accused of fueling the ongoing conflict in Sudan. They include a key figure in the Rapid Support Forces: Algoney Hamdan Dagalo, the brother of the paramilitary group’s leader, Mohammed “Hemedti” Dagal»»»
Syria’s UN Envoy warns of regional threats, Israeli violations in Security Council
New York, April 28 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, addressed the Security Council on Tuesday, highlighting existential threats in the Middle East over the past two months and Syria’s constructive role in maintaining stability to prevent escalation. Olab»»»
Nigerian oil tycoons deny paying bribes to ex-minister
Nigerian oil tycoons deny paying bribes to ex-minister Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSteve SwannSouthwark Crown Court ReutersFormer oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke denies the charges against her Two oil executives have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Al»»»
US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
US intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that has killed thousands and become a political liability for the White House, two US officials and a person familiar with the matter said. The intel»»»
Amir says GCC Consultative Summit embodies unified stance on current situation
Jeddah: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that the GCC consultative summit held in Jeddah on Tuesday embodies a unified Gulf position on the current regional situation. In a post on his official X account, HH the Amir said the summit underscores the importance of intensifying coo»»»
‘A breath of fresh air’: Experts comment on RT’s Social Well-Being Index
RT’s Social Well-Being Index, an innovative way to measure national health, captures something many of the world’s most cited rankings often miss – whether a society is actually functioning well as a society, experts believe Built around six indicators – total fertility rate, life expectancy, infan»»»
Tunisia–DRC: Toward signing of industrial cooperation agreement between APII and ANAPI
Tunis, April 28 (TAP) - The National Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII) has finalized a draft agreement with the National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) aimed at...»»»
U.S. gas prices hit new high as U.S.-Iran diplomatic deadlock continues - UPI.com
Gasoline prices per gallon are displayed at a BP service station on Sunday in Washington, D.C. Average gas prices throughout the United States hit a new high Tuesday, AAA numbers said. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo April 28 (UPI) -- Average gas prices in the United States hit $4.18 on Tues»»»
Jordanian field hospital treats nearly 400,000 Palestinians over 2 years
LONDON: A Jordanian field hospital has treated 398,673 Palestinian patients and performed 2,494 surgeries over the course of more than two years in the northern occupied West Bank. On Tuesday, it organized a blood donation campaign to support Rafidia Government Hospital, aiming to meet the needs of»»»
MWL chief calls for ethical framework for AI at global conference in Fez
FEZ: The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League called on Tuesday for a unified ethical framework to govern artificial intelligence during a keynote address at a major international conference in Morocco. Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa was speaking at the opening of the conference»»»