Nigeria shelves plans to create national airline
Nigeria has put plans to establish a state-owned national airline on hold, with the government instead prioritising support for private carriers and plans to launch the country's first direct cargo service to China, ch-aviation reported. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Fest»»»
Minister of Sports and Youth, Madibo meet recuperating Kone
His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth, visited Canada football player Ismael Kone in Vancouver to check on his health and recovery after he sustained an injury during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Qatar and Canada. During the visit, His Exc»»»
PM offers condolences to Venezuela’s acting president
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday. The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar’s solidarity with Venezuela»»»
Pakistan ambassador hosts farewell dinner in honour of outgoing Turkish envoy to Qatar
The Ambassador the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Qatar HEMuhammad Aamer hosted a farewell dinner at his residence on Tuesday in honour of HE Dr Mustafa Göksu, the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Qatar. During the gathering, Ambassador Aamer praised Ambassador Göksu for his signi»»»
EU-Qatar Dialogue reinforces cooperation on food security and sustainable trade
Ashraf Siddiqui The European Union Delegation to the State of Qatar recently hosted the EU-Qatar Breakfast Dialogue in Doha, bringing together government officials, regulators, industry leaders, and food sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration on food security, sustainable trade, and regula»»»
Qatar participates in GCC Directors of Drug Control Agencies, GCC Anti-Drug Strategy panel meetings
QNA Riyadh Qatar participated in the 38th meeting of the Committee of Directors of Drug Control Agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which was held at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Thursday, on the sidelines of the Gulf Anti-Drug Week. The Ministry of In»»»
Drug threat no longer limited to traditional smuggling methods: GCC-CICCD Director
QNA Doha Director of the GCC Criminal Information Center to Combat Drugs (GCC-CICCD), Colonel Mohammed Abdullah Al Khater, said that the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on June 26, is an important occasion to renew the commitment to protecting societi»»»
GU-Q and QBA join forces to advance women’s leadership
Tribune News Network Doha Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) and the Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance women’s leadership, executive development and talent growth in Qatar. Signed June 11, 2026, at QBWA headquarters, the»»»
Public Prosecution highlights importance of national, Gulf cooperation in combating drugs
QNA Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, on Thursday organiseda scientific and awareness seminar to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The seminar was attended by a number of prosecutors along with specialists from variou»»»
MoT joins int’l community to mark Day of the Seafarer
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) joined the international community in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer 2026, through a special event recognising and appreciating the seafarers and those working in the maritime industry. On this occasion, the MoT honoured a number of nat»»»
MoEHE reopens applications for educational vouchers
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Thursday announced the reopening of applications for educational vouchers through the “Maarif” public services portal. The initiative stems from the ministry’s commitment to providing this opportunity to the largest possible segment»»»
Iran 'responsible' for attack on ship in Gulf of Oman: US officials
A cargo ship near Oman was reportedly fired upon by Iranian forces, two US officials told Reuters. Following the attack, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) suspended its voluntary vessel movement process through the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre issued an advi»»»
Apple announces price hikes for MacBooks, iPads amid global chip squeeze - UPI.com
Apple on Thursday announced that it is raising prices on its MacBook Neo, MacBook Air and iPad line-ups because of the skyrocketing cost of memory used in the devices. File Photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- Apple announced on Thursday that it is raising prices on several laptop and table»»»
Qatar introduces major labor law reforms to boost market efficiency and investment climate
Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Labor has said that amendments to Labor Law No. (9) of 2026, issued by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, represent a significant step in the development of the country's labor legislation, aimed at enhancing economic competitiveness and improving the efficiency and»»»
UNESCO 80: Tunisia calls for Organisations participatory reform and modernisation
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - Tunisia called for a participatory reform of UNESCO and an in-depth modernisation of its actions to address contemporary upheavals, particularly the rise of AI and growing geopolitical tensions.Speaking before the Open-Ended...»»»
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to lift deportation protections for Haitians, Syrians
On Thursday, the predominantly Republican US Supreme Court authorised President Donald Trump's administration to revoke, without judicial review, a temporary status that protects 350,000 Haitian immigrants and 6,000 Syrians from deportation. The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administr»»»
Spotlight - Social infrastructure during heatwave: 'Knock on the door makes the difference between life & death'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Eric Klinenberg, Professor of Sociology at NYU and Author of "Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago". He challenges one of the dominant assumptions surrounding extreme heat: that technological adaptation alone can protect societies from climate cha»»»
2026–2030 Development Plan: Tunisia targets annual growth of 4.2%
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - "The 2026-2030 development plan has set a target of an average annual growth rate of 4.2% over this period," Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh indicated.Speaking at the 22nd edition of the Tunisia Investment...»»»
Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
Venezuelans in the US are rushing to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their home country. Oscar Torres and thousands of others spent the last 24 hours keeping up with a flurry of messages poste»»»
Where We Are Going Today: Cafe Laperouse in Jeddah
While looking for a place to watch a FIFA World Cup match, I came across Cafe Laperouse in Jeddah’s Al-Khalidiyyah district, the famous Parisian restaurant and cafe with locations in Paris, London and Saint-Tropez. What started as a search for a good spot to enjoy the game turned into a dining expe»»»
Israel feared the fall of Assad not the rise of instability, Syrian envoy tells UN Security Council
NEW YORK CITY: Syria’s permanent representative to the UN, Ibrahim Olabi, told the Security Council on Thursday that Israel’s true fear relating to Syria was never instability in the country, but the collapse of a regime that tortured and gassed its own people. Arguing that when that collapse took »»»
Could Israel’s Hebron planning takeover become a blueprint for annexing the West Bank?
DUBAI: The decision by Israeli authorities to strip Hebron Municipality of its planning and construction powers in parts of the city’s historic center has triggered fresh concerns over the future of the Oslo Accords peace framework and the prospects for Palestinian statehood. Palestinian officials »»»
Pro-Russian accounts share fake proof that Ukraine is behind the burning of Kyiv cathedral
Pro-Kremlin social media users are blaming Ukraine for a strike that led to a fire at the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage site. However, the images they say constitute “proof” were actually AI-generated. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an Orthodox monastic complex listed as a Un»»»
Croatia pitches itself as gateway to Central Europe for Canadian investors
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković urged Canadian business leaders on June 23 to view Croatia as a gateway to Central Europe, highlighting the country’s economic growth, investment-grade credit ratings and expanding energy infrastructure. Croatia and Canada have strong potential to deepen eco»»»
Global growth to stabilise in 3Q26 as Iran ceasefire eases energy shock - Erste Bank
A framework agreement between Washington and Tehran has already pulled oil prices lower, but Erste Group's quarterly outlook warns the inflationary scar tissue from the conflict will outlast the crisis itself across the eurozone, the US and emerging markets alike. The third quarter of 2026 looks se»»»
MSCI upgrades Bulgaria to frontier market status
Global index provider MSCI has upgraded Bulgaria’s capital market to frontier market status from standalone, marking a step up in its classification and potentially boosting investor interest. The decision, part of MSCI’s 2026 annual market classification review, reflects improvements in the access»»»
Ahead of Nato summit with Trump, Ankara splashes paint on VIP route homes, detains hundreds
Turkey’s Erdogan administration is engaged in a dual-track campaign of meticulous aesthetic curation and intensive domestic policing in preparation for Ankara’s hosting of the upcoming 2026 Nato Summit, an occasion set to feature the participation of US President Donald Trump, local media reports s»»»
Islamic Resistance Issues Third Statement about Israeli Violations of Ceasefire in South Lebanon: UNTIL NOW - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance Issues Third Statement about Israeli Violations of Ceasefire in South Lebanon: UNTIL NOW 25-06-2026 23:50 PM The Islamic»»»
Supreme Court shoots down Hawaii's private property gun restriction - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a law in Hawaii that required people licensed to carry a concealed firearm to seek permission to do so on private property. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaiian law tha»»»
Israeli media: Casualties were reported among the 769th Brigade of the Israeli army as a result of clashes in the Beit Yahoun area of southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Casualties were reported among the 769th Brigade of the Israeli army as a result of clashes in the Beit Yahoun area of sou»»»
Syria remains committed to protecting children’s rights, envoy says
NEW YORK: Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ibrahim Olabi said Syria remains committed to protecting children’s rights and strengthening cooperation with the UN in this field, including efforts to develop a national action plan aimed at preventing violations against children. Speaking duri»»»
UN envoy says Jeddah deal can still anchor future Sudan peace talks, as fears grow over El-Obeid
NEW YORK CITY: The 2023 Jeddah agreement brokered by Saudi Arabia can still serve as a foundation for future Sudan peace talks, the UN’s special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, said on Thursday, even as he voiced alarm over an intensifying offensive by the Rapid Support Forces around the city of E»»»
Qatar introduces major labour law reforms to boost market efficiency and investment climate
DOHA: The Ministry of Labour has said that amendments to Labour Law No. (9) of 2026, issued by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, represents a significant step in the development of the country's labor legislation, aimed at enhancing economic competitiveness and improving the ef»»»
Nafti receives Hungarian Ambassador to Tunisia on conclusion of his mission
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Thursday received Ambassador of Hungary to Tunisia Lajos Mile, who paid him a farewell visit on the the conclusion of his mission in...»»»
Israeli forces accused of extrajudicial killings in West Bank
RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Prisoners Society said on Thursday that Israeli forces killed two Palestinian men during detention operations in the Jenin and Salfit governorates. The society identified the two men as Mohammed Nazem Zayed, 29, from Jenin, and Mustafa Al-Khatib, 32, from Salfit. In a stat»»»
Cyprus fears Turkiye will exclude it from UN climate meet
BRUSSELS: Cyprus expressed concern on Thursday that it might not be invited to the UN climate conference in November because of a long-standing dispute with host nation Turkiye. Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when a Turkish invasion followed a coup in Nicosia backed by Greece’s then-military j»»»
Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites rapped
SEBASTIA, West Bank: An Israeli bill that would extend civil control over ancient sites in the West Bank has drawn criticism from Palestinians and Israeli rights groups who say it is tantamount to annexation of occupied land and would expand Jewish settlements. The “Heritage Authority in Judea and »»»
Cyprus fears Turkiye will exclude it from UN climate meet
BRUSSELS: Cyprus expressed concern on Thursday that it might not be invited to the UN climate conference in November because of a long-standing dispute with host nation Turkiye.Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when a Turkish invasion followed a coup in Nicosia backed by Greece’s then-military ju»»»
Saudi composer Abeer Balubaid wins AlUla Music Competition
ALULA: Saudi composer and pianist Abeer Balubaid was announced as winner of the AlUla Music Competition at a ceremony in Design Space AlUla on Wednesday. Accepting the award, Balubaid said: “It is an incredible honor. Knowing that visitors from around the world will experience this composition as t»»»
Saudi Arabia bans entry for travelers from 3 African countries amid Ebola outbreak
RIYADH: Saudi authorities on Thursday announced an entry ban on travelers from three African countries as a precautionary health measure amid the Ebola outbreak in the African continent. The Public Health Authority, or Weqaya, said that those traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda »»»
HSBC Qatar unveils its new Head Office featuring its first Wealth Centre in Msheireb Downtown Doha
Doha: HSBC officially welcomed customers to the bank’s first wealth centre within its new headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the world’s most advanced smart city developments. The new, dedicated Premier wealth centre marks a milestone in the bank’s strategic commitment to serving Qatar’»»»
EU sends $3.6 billion to Ukraine as first part of support loan - UPI.com
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, center, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, European Council President Antonio Costa, second from right, and Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, second from left, pose for a group photo at the opening session of the Ukraine Recovery Co»»»
Qatar participates in 6th meeting of Joint Oversight Committee on DR Congo-Rwanda peace agreement
London: Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to implementing a landmark peace agreement following talks in London attended by the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo and the African Union Commission.»»»
Chad sees influx of drone victims from Sudan
TINE, Chad: Faouzi Abdulbagi Mahammat Anour woke up in Tine, Chad, with a burnt face and his right eye missing after being attacked on the Sudanese side of the border by a drone. The attack happened on the morning of June 10, when the 18-year-old was grazing his family’s livestock northeast of the »»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘House of Fidelity’ by Justin Baer
In “House of Fidelity,” veteran journalist Justin Baer tells the definitive story of the Johnsons, a New England dynasty that fiercely guarded control of their company while reshaping Wall Street. From the founder’s bold leap into Boston’s insular investing circles, to the meteoric rise of Peter Ly»»»
Norway steer steady grassroots course to World Cup success
WASHINGTON: Norway are riding the crest of a wave having made the knockout stage on their return to the World Cup after 28 years and for Norwegian Football Federation chief Lise Klaveness their success confirms their holistic approach to the game is paying off. Much like the synchronized rowing cel»»»
Tunisian delegation in Senegal to identify investment and partnership opportunities
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - A Tunisian delegation led by Director-General of Economic and Cultural Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mourad Belhassen, is conducting an exploratory mission to Senegal to identify...»»»
Strait of Hormuz ship evacuation halted after vessel attack
DUBAI: A UN maritime agency has paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the British military said a vessel was hit Thursday by a projectile off the coast of Oman. The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said the plan to move stranded ships through the str»»»
Explosions heard in Kyiv amid air alert
KYIV: Multiple explosions were heard as an air alert wailed in Kyiv, AFP journalists reported Thursday, minutes after authorities warned about Russian ballistic missiles heading toward the Ukrainian capital. The journalists also saw smoke traces in the skies above Kyiv. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko »»»
Demolition greets Sweden at its World Cup base camp during FC Dallas renovation project
TEXAS, USA: No, a storm didn’t roll through Sweden’s base camp at the World Cup. It’s just a home renovation. The Swedes were taken by surprise seeing mangled metal and other demolished construction material on one side of Toyota Stadium — the home of MLS team FC Dallas — during their training sess»»»