Ghalibaf assails 'warmongering', 'crazy games' by Israeli regime
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Issues Strong Support for Hezbollah and Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel. On June 14, 2026, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran's Parliament) and a prominent hardline figure with deep Revolutiona»»»
Pakistan announces US-Iran ceasefire ‘now in place’
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran deal is now in place and mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. Pakistan’s Sharif also said on X that both sides have declared the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon»»»
Filipino community in Qatar marks 128th I-Day with cultural showcase and boodle fight
Philippine heritage and culture were at center in the community gathering staged by the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar in observance of the 128th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence. Held at the Philippine School Doha (PSD) on 12 June 2026, t»»»
Guts, gumption and Qatar’s history-making goal!
Vinay Nayudu What the six-feet high Boualem Khoukhi achieved for Qatar against Switzerland is simply stupendous. He not only scored against all odds for Al Annabi and seized historic first point at the World Cup for the nation, but has also fired up a side that is looking to provemettle and flex mu»»»
Celebrating 13 years of BTS: A global ARMY reunion
In celebration of the BTS #Arirang World Tour Concert in Busan, some BTS ARMYs (the name of the fandom) from Qatar travelled to South Korea to watch the two-day concert live. They shared their surreal experience of seeing BTS perform in person and celebrating alongside thousands of fellow ARMYs fro»»»
Qatari artist Fatima unveils public artwork at Montreal’s MURAL Festival
Tribune News Network Doha Qatari calligraphy and calligraffiti artist Fatima Alsharshani represented Qatar at this year’s MURAL Festival in Montreal, unveiling a new public artwork inspired by the words of acclaimed Canadian author Margaret Atwood: “In the end, we all become stories.” Presented as »»»
QM bags six coveted prizes at International Sustainability Awards
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has been honoured with six prestigious awards at the International Sustainability Awards 2026, organised by Awards International, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact and operational excellence across its institutions and»»»
MoECC launches turtle hatchlingrelease season at Fuwairit Beach
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched the season for the hatching and release of juvenile hawksbill sea turtles into their natural habitat at Fuwairit Beach. The move is part of the nation’s efforts to protect biodiversity and conserve endangered marine specie»»»
Al Attiyah, UN official review human rights cooperation
QNA New York Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Guy Ryder at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of protecting and»»»
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
LONDON: British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in a dramatic night-time operation hailed by Kyiv as a blow to Moscow’s war machine. Navy commandos boarded the ship in the English Channel by fast-roping from a helicopter in the dark, according»»»
De Bruyne ready to face Egypt today
RENTON: Kevin De Bruyne has accomplished plenty in his decorated career. Yet, the star Belgian midfielder does not plan to take his fourth World Cup appearance for granted. Ahead of Belgium’s World Cup opener against Egypt, the 35-year-old De Bruyne stressed much has changed since his days as a Pre»»»
Iran, US have reached peace deal; accord to cover Lebanon
Trump says deal reached with Iran and he has authorized that naval blockade leave Strait of Hormuz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan says the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since the war b»»»
MoEHE opens interactive chambers to augment learning for students with disabilities
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated an interactive and supportive learning space at Al Hidaya School for Special Needs Primary School Boys and Girls in Doha. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al »»»
MoEHE launches interactive learning rooms to enhance learning for students with disabilities
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated interactive and support learning rooms at Al Hidayah Specialised Primary School for Boys and Girls in the presence of Minister of Education and Higher Education Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater and a»»»
Match with Switzerland a new chapter in history of Qatari football’
Italian journalist Alice Caccamo, writing for CalcioWeb, described the match as a new chapter in the history of Qatari football. She praised Qatar’s fighting spirit and singled out goalkeeper Mahmoud Abu Neda for an outstanding display, noting that his crucial saves kept the team in contention thro»»»
QRCS supports dialysis patients in Chad
Tribune News Network Doha In line with efforts to strengthen the healthcare sector in the Republic of Chad, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has funded a project to establish and equip a comprehensive dialysis unit at Al Nahda University Hospital in the capital, N’Djamena. The project is being imp»»»
Initiative to prepare national talent in marine engineering, navigation
Assistant Undersecretary for Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Transport Eng. Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Sulaiti said the initiative seeks to prepare national talent academically and professionally in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation to meet the workforce requirements of organisation»»»
QNL workshop highlights methodologies for writing and documenting Qatar’s history
QNA Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) organised a lecture and workshop within the Qatar Contemporary History series, which shed light on the methodologies for documenting and writing Qatar’s contemporary history as part of the library’s efforts to strengthen skills in historical research and academ»»»
Awqaf’s ITSMS gets ISO 20000 int’l certification
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has achieved a new institutional milestone by obtaining the internationally recognised ISO 20000 certification for its Information Technology Service Management System (ITSMS) following the successful completion of all auditing and com»»»
QC launches campaign to support vulnerable refugees worldwide
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a major humanitarian campaign titled ‘Every Refugee Tent Holds a Story’ to mark World Refugee Day observed annually on June 20. The initiative aims to shed light on the harsh realities faced by displaced populations worldwide, amplify their »»»
QU, Kuwait’s higher education ministry explore academic, research collaboration
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) welcomed Dr. Bader Al Busairi, undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education of the State of Kuwait, and his accompanying delegation during an official visit aimed at exploring opportunities to strengthen academic cooperation and expand strategic»»»
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS IOM CHIEF OF MISSION IN QATAR
Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Qatar Firas Adel Al Budeiri on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Qatar and the»»»
PHCC celebrates graduation of 15 clinical social workers
Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) celebrated the completion of the Clinical Social Worker Certification Programme organised by the Social Work Department under the Clinical Operations Directorate in collaboration with PHCC’s Workforce Training and Development Dire»»»
MoPH holds national meeting to promote eye health in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), recently held a national meeting that brought together representatives from various entities and institutions concerned with eye health in the State of Qatar to enhance cooperation and coordination in implementing national priorities i»»»
NCSA Excellence Award to Ashghal for boosting cybersecurity capabilities
QNA Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has been accorded the Excellence Award by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) during the “From Adoption to Impact” event in recognition of its efforts to strengthen national capabilities and build cybersecurity expertise. The award was received on»»»
Ashghal’s QU project clocks over 5.4 million incident-free work hours
QNA Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has achieved more than 5,460,209 incident-free work hours without recorded injuries as of April 2026 in the construction project for the College of Medicine and Health Sciences buildings at Qatar University (QU). This milestone reflects its commitment t»»»
American musician Oliver Tree killed in helicopter crash in Brazil
Oliver Tree, a US alt-pop singer and internet personality, died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on Sunday, a police source said. He was 32. Tree was on a world tour when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another mid-air. A total of six people died in the incident, which left no surv»»»
PM Edi Rama Clashes With U.S. Journalist Over Investor Conflict of Interest Questions
Prime Minister Edi Rama had a heated exchange during an interview with U.S. journalist Ines de La Cuetara from MS NOW (MSNBC), who is in Tirana reporting on recent weeks of protests in the Albanian capital. The confrontation escalated when Rama was asked whether there is a conflict of interest rega»»»
MP Marjana Koçeku Breaks With Socialist Party, Citing Internal Disputes and Policy Differences
Member of Parliament for Shkodër Marjana Koçeku has officially announced she is leaving the Socialist Party parliamentary group and will continue her mandate as an independent MP. According to reports from A2 CNN, the decision follows a series of recent internal developments within the Socialist pa»»»
Education Ministry inaugurates interactive chambers to augment learning for students with disabilities
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated an interactive and supportive learning space at Al Hidaya School for Special Needs Primary School Boys and Girls in Doha. The inauguration ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bi»»»
FIFA World Cup: Germany begin campaign with 7-1 win over Curaçao
Houston The German national football team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao in the first round of Group E play at NRG Stadium. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, runs through July 19. Group E also includes Côte d'Ivoire and»»»
Shkodër MP Marjana Koçeku Declares Independence from Socialist Party in Social Media Statement
Member of Parliament for Shkodër Marjana Koçeku has announced that she is no longer part of the Socialist Party, stating in a social media post that she will continue her mandate as an independent lawmaker. In her statement, Koçeku emphasized that her values and ideals have remained unchanged even »»»
Sports Minister: "These Children Do Not Want Pity, They Want Opportunity"
Youth and Sports Minister Encho Keryazov said that children with Down syndrome do not need pity but opportunities as he addressed the opening ceremony of the BAUHAUS Down Syndrome World Championships Bulgaria 2026 in Sofia on Sunday. "These children do not want pity, they want opportunity. And when»»»
Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston
HOUSTON: Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion for the island nation. Germany’s Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the »»»
Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France
GENEVA: Protesters in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration Sunday against the G7 summit in nearby Evian. Thousands had turned out in the Swiss city, to protest against the gathering of top world leaders, which start»»»
Trump warned Israel and Hezbollah not to “blow” the peace deal with Iran and to stop fighting in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: An anticipated deal to stop the war with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz hangs in the balance as Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon traded strikes Sunday. The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday said in a social media post that they had struck a “Hezbollah command center” in Beirut»»»
Al-Sisi reviews 105 power grid projects, renewable energy expansion plans
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on 105 projects aimed at strengthening the national electricity grid as part of the state’s efforts to improve power stability, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy sources. According to a statement issued by the»»»
Trump urges restraint after Israeli strike on Beirut as Iran deal hangs in balance
US President Donald Trump called for restraint on Sunday after Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs threatened to derail what he described as a near-final peace agreement with Iran, warning that a rare opportunity to bring greater stability to the region should not be squandered. “The attac»»»
Egypt allocates EGP 60bn to upgrade power grid, support renewable energy expansion
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a protocol agreement to finance projects aimed at strengthening and upgrading Egypt’s national electricity grid to accommodate growing renewable energy capacity, as the government accelerates its transition towards a greener and more sustaina»»»
Sofia Mayor: "Thank You for Making Our City Even Brighter"
Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev led the parade of nations ahead of the official opening ceremony of the BAUHAUS Down Syndrome World Championships Bulgaria 2026 in Sofia on Sunday. The parade started at St Nedelya Square and proceeded along Vitosha Boulevard to the area in front of the National Palace of»»»
UAE President tours Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed Fish Market, reviews services
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan toured the Fish Market at Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed on Sunday, reviewing services provided at one of the emirate’s key commercial facilities. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed inspected the market’s operations and the level of services offered t»»»
Romanian president picks new nominee Adrian Vestea for prime minister - UPI.com
Romanian President Nicusor Dan announced Sunday that he is nominating Adrian Vestea as Prime Minister after the resignation of Eugen Tomac. File Photo by Bogdan Cristel/EPA-EFE June 14 (UPI) -- Romanian President Nicusor Dan nominated a new candidate, Adrian Vestea, for prime minister Sunday after »»»
Frankly Speaking: Where does the Saudi-India relationship go next?
RIYADH: As the US-Israeli war with Iran reverberates across the Middle East and the world, few countries have had more at stake than India. Heavily dependent on regional energy supplies, increasingly invested in maritime trade routes, and with millions of citizens living in the Gulf states, New Del»»»
Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Los Angeles: The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday. The Knicks won the best-of-seven championship series 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and his young Spurs te»»»
US singer Oliver Tree was on deadly Brazil helicopter flight: Police source
American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree, who was in Brazil on a world tour, was aboard one of the helicopters that crashed Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, leaving all occupants dead, a police source told AFP. The alternative singer and internet personality is listed as one of six people on the manifests o»»»
Foreign Minister al-Shaibani meets US Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq
Istanbul, June. 14 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Sunday in Istanbul with the United States Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq, Tom Barrack. The two sides explored bilateral relations and ways to advance them, in addition to the »»»
Skydiving plane crashes in Missouri killing 12 - UPI.com
June 14 (UPI) -- A small plane crashed in western Missouri on Sunday, killing 12 people -- 11 skydivers and a pilot -- state police said. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash happened near the Butler Memorial Airport in Butler Mo., about an hour south of Kansas City, Mo. The Bates Count»»»
Dubai RTA unveils new access points at Nad Al Sheba Majlis: What changes now?
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of a new infrastructure project aimed at improving traffic flow and accessibility at Nad Al Sheba Majlis in Dubai. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The project includes a newly de»»»
ANCS warns against fraudulent website impersonating financial institutions
Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - The National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCS) issued a warning regarding a fraudulent website that impersonates several financial institutions by replicating the design and content of their official sites, with the aim of deceiving...»»»
UFC Freedom 250 takes over White House lawn - UPI.com
1 of 4 | A fan of ultimate fighting hits a punching bag on the Ellipse outside of the White House ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 ceremonial weigh-ins in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo June 14 (UPI) -- The South Lawn of the White House has been turned into a »»»