Les Diablerets, Switzerland: Switzerland’s glaciers, which are disproportionately impacted by climate change, have lost nearly 20 percent of their mass in five years, experts said Thursday, with 2026 registering the second-biggest melt on record. Swiss glaciers saw 5.5 percent of their volume melt »»»

Tech giants embrace voluntary safeguards amid fears of AI-powered cyberattacks Google on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public for now, releasing Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackers. "Sa»»»

Abu Dhabi urges stronger global cooperation to protect commercial vessels ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned the killing and wounding of crew members of the hijacked oil products tanker MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia, during an operation to free the vessel. The UAE affir»»»

QUANTICO, Virginia: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced some major changes to the US military on Wednesday in what he called his “State of the Force” address, including establishing a new drone command and cutting 20 percent of the nation’s generals and admirals. The Pentagon also will launch »»»

Cape Town: Sub-Saharan Africa continues to expand its global academic footprint, placing 69 institutions in the most recent world university standings, with South Africa's University of Cape Town climbing back into the top 150 to claim a share of the 147th spot. The Times Higher Education World Uni»»»

QUANTICO, Virginia: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced some major changes to the US military on Wednesday in what he called his “State of the Force” address, including establishing a new drone command and cutting 20 percent of the nation’s generals and admirals. The Pentagon also will launch »»»

DAMASCUS: A shooting attack on a bus in central Syria on Wednesday killed seven people and left four others wounded, state media reported. The perpetrators of the shooting in Homs province have not yet been identified, the official Sana news agency added. A security source who requested anonymity h»»»

New trainsets bring 147-km rail closer to rollout, linking Manila to industrial hubs MANILA: The Philippines has taken another step toward launching one of its biggest railway projects, with the delivery of the third North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) trainset and the arrival of a fourth train in »»»

Police find no explosives as UK suspects Iranian hand in RAF Fairford security scare British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday said there were "strong indications" Iran was involved in suspicious activity at a UK airbase that triggered a major security incident this weekend. "There are stron»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums’ (QM) Teen Hub brought together more than 100 of its young members for The Experiment, a museum learning and development experience for youth, on September 26 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). Titled Motherland: The Keeper’s Quest, Stage C, the third an»»»

Tribune News Network Doha To close Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sidra Medicine has marked two significant milestones in paediatric cancer care following the introduction of two specialised therapies for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. Sidra Medicine’s Paediatric Haematolo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, is partnering with renowned New York jewellery house David Webb at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026 to support children »»»

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Wednesday conferred an honorary doctorate on HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF) and Education Above All Foundation (EAA), in recognition of her work in defence of human rights, placing children’s education at the center of global»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, they discussed bilateral cooperation an»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar’s October programme brings together live music, theatre and comedy, international exhibitions, major sporting competitions and family-friendly experiences at venues across the country. From Lusail Boulevard to Fuwairit Kite Beach, residents and visitors can »»»

ribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, emphasising the vital importance of early detection. Under the new slogan, “Your strength begins with screening,” this initiative aims to encourage women acro»»»

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, on Wednesday concluded the seventh and largest edition of Career Village, which welcomed more than 3,240 secondary school students from 160 public, private, and international schools for three days of han»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity celebrated the graduation of 162 of sponsored students from Mogadishu University as part of the 2025-2026 academic-year cohort. The graduates — 82 men and 80 women — completed degrees in a range of disciplines through Qata»»»

Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai met with Undersecretary of State for International Trade at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland Jarno Syrjälä and his accompanying delegation to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between Qatar and Finla»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums, in collaboration with Al markhiya gallery, is hosting “Between The Architectures”, a solo exhibition by Qatari artist and urban planner Mubarak Al Thani exploring architecture and urban landscapes as spaces where memory, identity and the experience of pla»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vertigo has reopened its doors at Banyan Tree Doha with a fresh identity, a vibrant menu and a more inclusive experience created for Doha’s diverse community, and brings an exciting new Pan-Asian offering to Doha Oasis, the lifestyle destination in the heart of Doha, and i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable property developer, is celebrating the continued success of its ‘Msheireb My Vibe’ campaign, which has evolved into a year-round platform bringing together culture, entertainment, retail, dining, hospitality and community ex»»»

Manama Qatar participated in the 24th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Responsible for Housing Affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held in Bahrain.Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi. The »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a public consultation on the draft Universal Service Policy, as part of its efforts to enhance digital inclusion and ensure the availability of basic telecommunications services to individuals and business sector i»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Legal Awareness Section of the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, in cooperation with the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority and Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, held an introductory workshop o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council hosted HE Eng Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality (MoM), for the fifth episode of Podcast AlTanmiya. The episode discussed the ministry’s efforts to strengthen the country’s food security system and supply c»»»

QNA Manama Qatar participated in a ministerial panel discussion on the future of national housing held during the Fourth Gulf Housing Week in Bahrain. Qatar was represented at the session by Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi. During the session, the mi»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. After the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi sa»»»

QNA Panama President of Panama Jose Raul Mulino met with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi in Panama on Wednesday. At the outset of the meeting, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of the Amir His Hi»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Qatar-China relations have developed into a broad strategic partnership supported by strong political trust, expanding economic cooperation and growing coordination on regional and international issues, Ambassador of China to Qatar HE Cao Ziaolin has said. The ambassador was sp»»»

US out of Iraq, Iran war ‘almost over,’ Trump says — gas prices to ‘tumble’ WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday (early Thursday in the Gulf) that the last American forces have left Iraq, declaring the end of the long-running US mission against the Daesh (Islamic State) group. »»»

LONDON: Children are going to bed hungry in at least one in five households in Lebanon, and a similar proportion does not have enough safe drinking water, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said on Wednesday. Prolonged conflict and displacement are inflicting deep and lasting harm on youngsters in the»»»

A US judge entered ​an order on Wednesday allowing Paramount to close its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, ending a months-long holdup, as the company named Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO to help run the combined business. US District Court Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín approved a Sept. 21 s»»»

Kuala Lumpur: The capital of Malaysia and neighbouring Singapore occupied both first and third rank globally in a pollution ranking. Kuala Lumpur was the world's most polluted major city early on Wednesday, according to Swiss monitor IQAir, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 166. Singapore »»»

MILWAUKEE: The United States is pushing for action against excess industrial capacity that drives prices down unfairly, Washington’s top trade envoy said Wednesday on the sidelines of a G20 meeting, with some countries — excluding China — agreeing to a plan that includes reducing subsidies. The dev»»»

LONDON: Authorities paid tribute to a “brave” Indian pilot credited with averting a catastrophe when he was attacked by a colleague in the cockpit of a FlyDubai passenger jet on Wednesday. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said the injured captain, Smit Machchhar, was in a stable condition in a hospital»»»

More than 170 passengers have arrived safely in Israel after a FlyDubai airliner went into a death-dive over Saudi Arabia following an alleged attempted hijacking on board. The Boeing 737 was reportedly carrying 174 passengers, including 27 children. About two hours into the flight, the aircraft tr»»»

ANKARA, Sept. 30 (SANA) Türkiye’s National Security Council (MGK) reaffirmed Wednesday its full support for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national reconstruction efforts, stressing the critical necessity of extending Syrian state authority across the entirety of its national terri»»»

LONDON: A “brave” Indian pilot who was attacked by his colleague in the cockpit of a FlyDubai passenger jet on Wednesday is in a stable condition in hospital in Saudi Arabia. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed that the injured captain is Smit Machchhar and that he is being treated in Tabuk. The»»»

Pretoria: The University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Wednesday conferred an honorary doctorate on HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF) and Education Above All Foundation (EAA), in recognition of her work in defense of human rights, placing children's education at the center»»»

WASHINGTON: Ukraine will present the Trump administration and Congress this week with a wish list of Russian companies, vessels and individuals it would like to see hit with US sanctions under a new law signed by President Donald Trump this month, according to a senior Ukrainian diplomat. Denys Sie»»»

After contagion in the Arabian Peninsula, should the entire Horn of Africa fear a domino effect? Just as Donald Trump’s decision to invade Iran drew the Saudis back to Yemen: did threats over the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb light the fuse in Ethiopia, where last week, unresolved issues between the gove»»»

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday insisted that there were "strong indications" that Tehran was involved in a security incident on Sunday near an airbase in England that the US military uses in its war against Iran. The British government has still not explained the nature of the incident»»»

Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, says that Burnham "i»»»

Washington: US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Wednesday the completion of the orderly departure of US forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base, marking the end of the Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq. In a statement, CENTCOM said the departure from Iraq is part of a planned transitio»»»

WASHINGTON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Jim Risch and Ranking Member of the Committee Senator Jeanne Shaheen in Washington during his official visit to the US. The meeting addressed bilateral relations and explore»»»

LONDON: In May 1993, the French journalist Anne Sinclair sat opposite King Hassan II on the television program “7 sur 7” and asked whether Morocco would one day have a female prime minister. The King answered with characteristic pragmatism. Nothing in the constitution or in Islamic jurisprudence st»»»

LONDON: Several Palestinians were treated for tear gas inhalation Wednesday evening after Israeli forces raided the town of Tarqumiyah, west of Hebron, according to Palestinian media. The forces fired volleys of tear gas canisters at residents during the raid, causing several people to suffer breat»»»

LONDON: Children are going to bed hungry in at least one in five households in Lebanon, while a similar share of families lack enough safe drinking water, the UN children’s agency said on Wednesday, warning that prolonged conflict and displacement are inflicting deep and lasting harm. UNICEF said t»»»

Tunis, Sept. 30 (TAP) - Strengthening environmental cooperation between the public and private sectors in Tunisia and Austria, particularly in renewable energy, waste recovery and treated wastewater, was among the main topics discussed during a...»»»