Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say
BEIRUT: Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least 19 people, including four women and three children, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, the latest in near-daily attacks from both sides that have not stopped despite the fragile, US-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war»»»
Focus on avoiding injuries leading to World Cup: Qatar coach Lopetegui
With the Qatar national football team going through a rigorous training camp at home ahead of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico and which begins June 11, coach Julen Lopetegui has stressed that the aim now is that the players stay injury-free and»»»
Qatar’s IMUVIup 1.28% in first quarter of 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s Import Unit Value Index (IMUVI) reached 112.16 points in the first quarter of 2026, registering a 1.28 percent increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 and a year-on-year growth of 3.03 percent against the corresponding quarter of 2025, according to data rel»»»
Pakistani professionals in Qatar reaffirm support for Qatar National Vision 2030
Pakistani professionals and community leaders in Qatar reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the country’s development journey and the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 during a community gathering held on May 14 at Sarhad Premium Restaurant, Golden Tulip Doha Hotel. The event brought togethe»»»
Msheireb Museums brings community together on International Museum Day
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums celebrated this year’s International Museum Day with a special seminar led by Dr Ech Cherki Dahmali, a member of the Executive Board of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and director of the Cultural Advisor’s Office at Qatar Foundation, highlight»»»
Shaheen Shah Hakeem brings the flavours of Pakistan to Qatar
After spending more than four decades in Qatar, Pakistani entrepreneur Shaheen Shah Hakeem has turned his passion for food into a mission to introduce authentic Pakistani cuisine to a wider audience across the country. Hakeem’s culinary journey began in 2019 with the launch of Khan Baba Restaurant »»»
EU turns to cow manure as Iran war and Hormuz disrupt global fertilizer trade
The EU will turn to a long-term strategy involving cow dung to stave off a looming fertilizer shortage, rather than supporting farmers with immediate measures like suspending tariffs on Russian and Belarusian imports, Politico wrote on Monday. The US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted shipping through t»»»
Sheikha Moza visits DIBF
HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, on Tuesday visited the Doha International Book Fair, which is in 35th edition, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Sheikha Moza toured the fair’s pavilions and review»»»
PM MEETS ETHIOPIAN STATE MINISTER
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim AlThani met with State Minister for Political and Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Hadera Abera Admassu in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed relations betw»»»
Marked growth in rangeland vegetation density, green cover: MECC
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has revealed a marked improvement in vegetation density across Qatar’s rangeland areas, along with a significant increase in green cover during the period from 2014 to 2026. In a statement Tuesday, the Ministry explained that the improv»»»
WCM-Q launches expanded LifeHub project in Msheireb Downtown
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched an expanded version of the pioneering LifeHub project at a new location in Msheireb Downton, providing a uniquely immersive educational experience that promotes Qatar’s vision for a healthier, more sustainable future built »»»
Qatar Foundation’s Earthna launches second edition of Earthna Prize
Tribune News Network Doha Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), a member of Qatar Foundation, has announced the launch of the second cycle of the Earthna Prize. Established under the leadership of Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, vice chairperson of Qatar Foundation, th»»»
QMC and MCQ sign pactto advance media talentdevelopment, innovation
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Media City Qatar (MCQ) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Qatar’s media ecosystem through talent development, support for content creators, and the promotion of innovation across the sector. The agreement reflects a sh»»»
QWSC and YoC to host winter sports activities for public from May 24
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Winter Sports Committee (QWSC), in collaboration with Years of Culture (YoC), will organise a new series of public winter sports activities at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena from May 24 to 26. The events come as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Cu»»»
Al Faisal Holding honours Ahmed Al Neamafor distinguished professional career in Group
Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Holding, one of the largest diversified private groups in Qatar and the region, held a recognition ceremony for Ahmed Al Neama in appreciation of his long professional career spanning nearly 20 years and his significant contributions throughout his tenure with th»»»
Ooredoo launches operator‑led Zero Trust security solution for IoT devices
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has announced the launch of IoT SecureConnect, an operator‑led Zero Trust security solution designed specifically for connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices, marking a first-of-its-kind innovation in Qatar. »»»
QU and HyperThink Systems honour innovators at QEA 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), through the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the College of Business and Economics, in partnership with HyperThink Systems, concluded the Qatar Entrepreneurship Awards (QEA) Award Day, recognising entrepreneurs and startups contributing to Qatar’s digi»»»
AIWF celebrates 25th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey
Tribune News Network Doha Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) is celebrating the 25th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone in its journey as a leading global advocate for women’s economic empowerment, leadership and inclusion across the Middle East and North Africa and beyond.»»»
Sidra ensures uninterrupted care for baby with int’l coordination
Tribune News Network Doha A baby successfully received a custom 3D-printed cranial remodelling helmet, following a specialised procedure at Sidra Medicine and a rapid coordinated effort by multiple teams across borders. The case opens the door for future patients to benefit from faster, highly cust»»»
Qatar focuses on Strait of Hormuz unrestricted navigation restoration
He emphasised that Qatar’s position is focused on restoring unrestricted navigation in accordance with international law rather than changing the status quo in the strait. Although supply chains for essential commodities remain stable through contingency measures, he acknowledged that energy export»»»
PM urges all US-Iran crisis parties to engage with ongoing mediation efforts
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. The PM also received phone calls from Deputy Prime»»»
Qatar participates in high-level meeting on irregular migration
QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the high-level meeting on combating irregular migration, held on Tuesday in the Italian capital, Rome, with the participation of the Italian Republic, the Republic of Turkiye, and the State of Libya. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Mi»»»
UAE to 'accelerate' new oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz
DUBAI — The UAE is to fast-track construction of a new oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, official media said on Friday, after the Middle East war crippled exports through the vital waterway.The West-East Pipeline will double state oil giant ADNOC's capacity through Fujairah port and is e»»»
US, Iran trade threats as Tehran stages mass weddings for couples ready for 'sacrifice'
President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again, but Tehran's army threatened to open "new fronts" if he went ahead. In the capital, Iranian authorities held mass public weddings for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sa»»»
United States imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla activists - UPI.com
Some of the 20 ships taking part in an earlier Global Sumud Flotilla dock in September in the port in Barcelona. The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four activists linked to the flotilla, which has been attempting to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza. File Photo by Quique Garcia/FlEPA Ma»»»
UAE air defences intercept six drones over past 48 hours
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that over the past 48 hours, UAE air defence systems successfully detected and intercepted six hostile drones that attempted to target civilian and vital areas in the country. The air defence forces successfully intercepted and neutralised the hostil»»»
UAE says attack on Barakah nuclear plant a ‘red line’ as UN Security Council holds emergency session
NEW YORK: The UAE warned the UN Security Council on Tuesday that attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities are a “red line,” after a drone strike near the Barakah nuclear power plant triggered an emergency meeting requested by Bahrain amid mounting regional tensions. Addressing the UNSC, UAE Ambassado»»»
Arsenal wins its first Premier League title in 22 years after Man City draws with Bournemouth
Arsenal was crowned Premier League champion for the first time since 2004 on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth. The result put an end to City’s title challenge with one round of the season go. Pep Guardiola’s team needed to win at the Vitality Stadium to take it down to the fi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:30 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 25 - 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 fighters targeted at 17:30 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with a loit»»»
Business - Elon Musk loses his court battle against Sam Altman's OpenAI, but vows to keep fighting
A California court ruled on Monday that Elon Musk has waited too long to file a lawsuit against OpenAI's leadership accusing them of misleading the public about their plans to transform the once charity into a for-profit entity. Also in the business news this Tuesday, Standard Chartered cuts thousa»»»
EU vows support for farmers hit by Iran war fertiliser price spikes
STRASBOURG, France — The European Union will release emergency funds to help farmers deal with soaring fertiliser costs caused by the Iran war, under plans to support the sector unveiled Tuesday.Brussels has been under pressure to take action to blunt the impact of the Middle East crisis on agricul»»»
JCIF launches JD50m Manara Ventures fund to boost tech innovation
AMMAN — The Jordan Capital and Investment Fund (JCIF) on Tuesday announced the official launch of Manara Ventures, an investment fund valued at JD50 million ($70.5 million) aimed at supporting high-potential Jordanian technology and innovation companies.The fund, which is registered in Abu Dhabi Gl»»»
Three dead in San Diego shooting as police investigate possible hate crime
Police were investigating a shooting in the US state of California as a hate crime on May 19 after a pair of teenage gunmen killed three people at a mosque&nbs»»»
Kentucky primary tests Trump's hold on Republican base
President Donald Trump is targeting one of his strongest critics within the Republican Party: Representative Thomas Massie, currently running in a primary race in Kentucky. The contest has become the most expensive US House of representatives p»»»
Trump says holding off on strike on Iran at request of Gulf allies
After issuing thinly veiled threats against Iran over the weekend, US President Trump appeared to strike a different tone on May 18. He described ongoing peace talks wit»»»
Iran warns it could open up 'new fronts' in war after US threatens ‘large-scale assault’
Washington and Tehran continued to trade threats Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he could launch a fresh assault on Iran if a deal wasn't forthcoming in the next few days. The Islamic Republic in return warned it was prepared to open up "new fronts" in the event of a renewed US attack.»»»
Syrian soldier killed and at least 18 people wounded by Damascus car bomb
A car bomb that exploded outside a defence ministry building in Damascus Tuesday killed one Syrian soldier and wounded at least 18 people, authorities said. No group has yet claimed to be responsible for the attack. One Syrian soldier was killed and at least 18 people were wounded by a car bomb »»»
Scientific report on 'Golden Dome' program counters Trump's claims - UPI.com
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (L) and U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, participate in an announcement by President Donald Trump about moving forward with the Golden Dome at the White House in Washington in May 2025. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Phot»»»
Kenya's transportation strike suspended as negotiations take place
In Kenya, a deadly transportation strike has been suspended for a week, according to the nation's interior minister. He announced that this pause would allow negotiatons to continue and calm unrest and violence during the strike. This after four people were killed in protests across the country.»»»
Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Islamic State group fighters, both militaries say
Some 175 militants belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group were killed in joint Nigerian-US strikes in Nigeria's northeast in recent days, both militaries said Tuesday. Washington sent troops to the West African nation in February as armed groups stepped up their attacks on communities across the»»»
France to return bodies of Indigenous people exhibited in colonial ‘human zoos’
French senators have unanimously passed a bill allowing for the remains of people who were exhibited in colonial-era “human zoos” in Paris to be returned to their ancestral lands in French Guiana, on the northeast coast of South America. The draft law meets a long»»»
Oldest Parisian bridge slowly turning into immersive cave as artist takes over
French artist JR is preparing to take over one of the most iconic bridges in Paris. The public art project will be open to the public from June 6-28. But »»»
China projects itself as a "stable power" as it greets US and Russia in less than a week
Russia's President Vladimir Putin is visiting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, less than a week after US President Donald Trump's high-profile visit. The talks are likely to be dominated by the trade relations between the two countries, with China presenting a lifeline for sanctioned Russia. FRA»»»
How dependent is Russia on its economic ties with China?
Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been subject to Western sanctions. As a result, it has deepened its relationship with China, whether it is in terms of oil or dual-use technology, which help Russia lead its war in Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley looks at how dependent on i»»»
The Debate - Putin on the back foot? Russian president in China as Ukraine campaign stalls
Show of strength or show of weakness? Days after Donald Trump left Beijing, Vladimir Putin’s turn in the Chinese capital, where the Russian president can boast that unlike his U-S counterpart, he’ll be signing actual business deals. But the biggest one may have to wait. Xi Jinping in no hurry »»»
Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.»»»
Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today’s catastrophe is worse
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, Al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neig»»»
Arsenal win Premier League after Man City held by Bournemouth
Bournemouth, United Kingdom: Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth. City had to win to take the title fight to the final day, but the Cherries extended their unbeaten streak to 17 league games, a run whi»»»
Ukraine increasingly able to strike inside Russia thanks to new drones
Ukraine is increasingly using mid and long range drones that are successfully hitting targets inside Russia. After hundreds of drones were sent towards multiple regions over the weekend, Ukraine says it is effectively hampering Russian capacities.»»»