QU, HyperThink Systems honour innovators at QEA 2026
Doha, Qatar: 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 digital economy a»»»
WCM-Q launches expanded LifeHub Project
Doha, Qatar: 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 on innovation»»»
MoEHE expands scholarship tracks to meet labour market needs
Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Higher Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Dr. Hareb Mohamed Aljabri affirmed that the new scholarship criteria represent a qualitative leap in the scholarship process, pointing out that one of the most prominent chan»»»
Taiwan Leader Says ‘Foreign Forces’ Cannot Decide Island’s Future
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential Chinese attack. Lai's remarks came days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be u»»»
Armenia nears completion of world’s tallest Jesus Christ statue on Mount Hatis near Yerevan
Armenia is nearing completion of what is expected to become the world’s tallest statue of Jesus Christ, a massive monument rising on Mount Hatis near the capital Yerevan that will tower above Brazil’s famous Christ the Redeemer statue. The project, backed by Armenian businessman and former politici»»»
Libya emphasises it is not destination for irregular migration, cannot become migrant resettlement zone: Rome Quadripartite Cooperation Committee
Libya emphasized that it is not a destination for irregular migration and cannot become a resettlement zone for migrants. The declaration was made by Libya’s delegation during a meeting in Rome yesterday of the Quadripartite Cooperation Committee for Combating Irregular Migration. Participants incl»»»
Samsung, union resume last-minute talks mediated by labor minister - UPI.com
Choi Seung-ho (L), head of Samsung Electronics Co.'s largest labor union, speaks to reporters after attending the third government-led mediation talks with management at the National Labor Relations Commission office in Sejong on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap Last-minute wage talks between Samsung Ele»»»
Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction
Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforBBC Africa, Lagos EFCC/XAuthorities said they wanted to ensure Mamman served his sentence Nigeria's anti-corruption agency says it has arrested former Power Minister »»»
Unified global safety standards: CHERY TIGGO builds strong safety foundation for every family journey
Doha, Qatar: From urban commuting to long-distance road trips, from family vacations to outdoor camping, and from everyday driving to transcontinental adventures, modern family mobility has evolved far beyond traditional boundaries of geography and driving scenarios. As travel needs become increasi»»»
Mitsubishi Montero Sport: Stylish design, strong performance and durability
Doha, Qatar: The Mitsubishi Montero Sport shines with its design, performance and durability, always making it the ideal car for all road conditions. The Montero Sport and wide range of Mitsubishi models are obtainable at Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorized general distributor of Mitsubishi M»»»
MoEHE organises ‘Smart Classroom’ event on World Telecommunication Day
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) organised the “Smart Classroom” event in cooperation with Huawei company, coinciding with the celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026, held under the theme: “Strengthening Digital Lifelines for a Mor»»»
Qatar Media Corporation, Media City Qatar forge partnership to advance media innovation
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Media Corporation and Media City Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in content creation, digital innovation, and talent development across Qatar’s media sector. The agreement underscores the two institutions’ shared commitment»»»
Ministry of Culture launches ‘Seeds of Knowledge’ initiative at Doha International Book Fair
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture, through the Qatari Authors Forum, officially launched the “Seeds of Knowledge” initiative on Sunday evening as part of the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, currently taking place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The “Seeds of Knowl»»»
Huawei unveils a new wave of innovation at its Bangkok Global launch
UAE: Huawei introduced a new generation of innovative devices at its ‘Now Is Your Spark’ global product launch in Bangkok, designed to elevate everyday experiences across fitness, creativity, and productivity. Headlining the launch were the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series, the powerful nova 15 Max smartp»»»
Mazda 2026 early summer offers: A strength you can feel, a value that lasts
Mazda Qatar, represented by its sole agent National Car Company for more than five decades, has announced the launch of the Mazda 2026 Early Summer Offers — a campaign created for customers who value proven quality, lasting reliability, refined performance, and long-term ownership confidence in tod»»»
Iran Guards vow war will ‘spread far beyond region’ if US resumes attacks
DUBAI: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned on Wednesday that the Middle East war will extend beyond the region if the United States and Israel resume attacks on the Islamic republic. “If the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time spread far beyond the region, a»»»
US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
WASHINGTON: The US government will permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document made public Tuesday, in an extraordinary use of executive power that could effectively help shield the president from further examination of his finances and legal condu»»»
Venezuela releases 300 prisoners under amnesty law
CARACAS: Venezuela released three former police officers on Tuesday who spent more than two decades behind bars under an amnesty law set to free hundreds of political prisoners this week. Venezuela has released hundreds of political detainees since US forces captured autocratic leader Nicolas Madur»»»
Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future
Taipei: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that “foreign forces” cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential Chinese attack. Lai’s remarks came days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan co»»»
UK eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports
London: The United Kingdom government said Wednesday that it had eased sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries on Wednesday, amid spiralling fuel prices caused by the Middle East war. The trade licence that came into effect Wednesday is of "indefinite duration»»»
Dispatches from ground zero of the woke reich
I’ve been back in my hometown of Vancouver, Canada, for a few days now. The big wall-to-wall news story has been about a moron who was speeding around on a jet ski in the harbor off the downtown coast where pods of whales have been swimming around – and ended up using a grey whale as a jump ramp. T»»»
Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm
The body overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas militant group to disarm, according to a report seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The report by the Board of Peace, an international body set up by U.S. President Donald Tr»»»
New MP Maksat Alymbekov takes oath - | 24.KG
New MP Maksat Alymbekov took the oath of office at a parliamentary session on May 20. He ran in the November 2025 elections in multi-mandate constituency No. 20. The Central Election Commission registered Alymbekov as a member of Parliament after Temirlan Aitiev resigned his seat. Maksat Alymbekov »»»
Photo exhibition opened at UN headquarters at initiative of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
At the initiative of the Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UN, a photo exhibition «Central Asia: Peaceful Borders, Shared Future» has opened at the organization’s headquarters in New York. The event was attended by representatives of many countries, the UN system, and partner organiza»»»
Authorities Deny Existence of a Second Israeli Base in Iraq
Iraqi authorities on Tuesday denied reports of a second Israeli military base in western Iraq, while acknowledging that an Israeli force had been stationed between the provinces of Najaf and Karbala for 48 hours in early March. The controversy erupted after The Wall Street Journal reported earlier »»»
CDC says American infected with Ebola was sent to Germany for care - UPI.com
A staff in a protective gown prepares to inspect visitors as a preventive measure against Ebola at the National Institute of Biomedical Research in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Tuesday, the same day U.S. health officials said an American infected with the virus was being sent »»»
Abu Dhabi hosts biggest ISNR security exhibition with global tech showcase
Under the patronage of Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the ninth and largest-ever edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) officially opened yesterday (Tuesday, May 19) at ADNEC Centr»»»
National Network for Children Opposes Proposal to Abolish Demographic Policy, Children and Family Committee
The National Network for Children (NNC) sent on Wednesday a position statement to the Ad Hoc Committee on the Adoption of the Rules of Organization and Procedure of the 52nd National Assembly, expressing concern over a proposal to abolish the standing parliamentary Committee on Demographic Policy, »»»
UN calls for resumption of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
New York, USA: The United Nations (UN) called for negotiations between Ukraine and the Russia to resume to prevent further escalation, stressing that dialogue is the only path to achieving peace, and reaffirming its condemnation of all attacks against civilians. This was delivered in a speech to th»»»
Saudi Arabia recalls 537 Flying Tiger Copenhagen children’s metal tea sets over choking hazard
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has recalled 537 children’s metal tea sets sold by Flying Tiger Copenhagen after authorities identified a potential choking hazard linked to detachable small parts. The ministry said the recall covers model number 3058431 manufactured between 2024 and 2025. Accor»»»
Help Wanted: Australian Conservation Group Seeks New Koala Rescue Dog
An Australian animal welfare group is seeking a heroic dog with an appetite for adventure for a full-time position as a koala rescuer. The successful pooch will replace the world-famous Bear, credited with saving over 100 koalas from bushfires during a decade of service. "Bear set the gold standard»»»
Hezbollah Rejects Lebanon-Israel Talks While Backing Negotiations Between Iran and the US
Hezbollah’s position on negotiations tied to the war in Lebanon has exposed a growing contradiction - the group fiercely opposes direct talks between the Lebanese state and Israel, yet supports Iranian-American negotiations that Tehran says include Lebanon. The discrepancy has fueled political deba»»»
Hezbollah Fire Kills Israeli Officer; ‘Israel’ Reports 882 Northern Front Injuries
The ‘Israeli Health Ministry’ has disclosed that 882 soldiers have been admitted to hospitals from the northern front alone since the start of the war on February 28th until May 19th reached 8,783. Yesterday, 12 new injuries were reported in ‘Israel’, including the death of a major who served as a »»»
Dubai opens new Al Bashaer Mosque in Al Barsha South 2
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has inaugurated the “Al Bashaer” Mosque in Dubai Science Park, Al Barsha South 2, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand religious infrastructure and provide houses of worship built to the highest architectural and service standards»»»
Hezbollah clashes with soldiers near Haddatha as Israel strikes on south persist
The Israeli army struck overnight into Wednesday several southern towns and villages including Jebshit, Habboush, Kherbet Selem, Kafra, and Toura, as Hezbollah reported clashes with Israeli troops in southern Lebanon despite a truce. Hezbollah said its fighters "clashed.. with a force of the Israel»»»
Dollar Steady Near Six-Week Highs on Rate-Hike Bets, War Uncertainty
The US dollar was steady near a six-week high on Wednesday as investors come to terms with the possible need for higher interest rates to tackle inflation due to the Iran war, pushing the Japanese yen back into the intervention zone. The uncertainty over when the Middle East war may end has weighed»»»
Slain Security Guard of California Mosque Engaged Gunmen in Shootout, Hailed as Hero
The security guard slain at the Islamic Center of San Diego was hailed on Tuesday as a fallen hero who sacrificed his life to keep 140 school children inside the mosque safe by engaging two gunmen in a shootout that deterred the teenage suspects and helped thwart their attack. Authorities also disc»»»
Qatar Airways Group delivers robust financial performance despite global economic instability
Qatar Airways Group posts QAR 7.08bn net profit (US$1.94bn) for financial year 2025/26, demonstrating prudent growth and operational resilience Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group announced a post-tax profit of QR7.08bn (US$ 1.94bn) for financial year 2025/26, demonstrating a robust performance agains»»»
Unbounded creativity: the trend that goes beyond 2026
From Buenos Aires to Busan, Lagos to Lahore, new cultural powerhouses are reshaping how “global” looks and who gets to define it, says VML Intelligence’s The Future 100 for 2026. According to Brand Finance’s “Global Soft Power Index 2025,” China has climbed to second in the ranking, overtaking the »»»
Minister of Finance takes part in ‘No Money for Terror’ conference
Paris, France: The Ministry of Finance delegation, headed by H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, participated yesterday in the opening session of the fifth edition of the “No Money for Terror” conference, held in Paris, French Republic. During the opening session, His Excellency the M»»»
On This Day, May 20: Pennsylvania Avenue closed to traffic in front of White House - UPI.com
On May 20, 1995, President Bill Clinton permanently closed Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House after more than 200 years of mostly unimpeded traffic. 1 of 5 | Military personnel practice marching on Pennsylvania Avenue for the inauguration ceremony in front of the White House in Washing»»»
Egyptalum Gears Up for Expansion
Eng. Mohamed Shimi, Minister of the Public Business Sector, embarked on a pivotal visit to the Egyptian Aluminum Company “Egyptalum” in Nag Hammadi today. This visit marked the beginning of a strategic dialogue with members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, reflecting the ministry’s c»»»
Qatar to meet UAE, Bahrain and Yemen in Gulf Cup group
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will face the UAE, Bahrain and Yemen in Group B of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, as the draw ceremony held in Jeddah yesterday revealed. Hosts Saudi Arabia headline Group A alongside Iraq, Oman and Kuwait in the regional tournament, which will be staged in Jeddah from September 23 t»»»
China Says It Will Buy 200 Boeing Jets, Seek Extension of US Trade Truce
China on Wednesday said it will buy 200 Boeing jets and seek an extension of a trade truce struck with the US that is set to expire this November. The statement marked Beijing's first confirmation of the Boeing order, though it did not elaborate on the types of planes China would buy. If finalized,»»»
Iraq’s ‘Heist of the Century’ Returns to Spotlight with $5 Billion Figure
Iraq’s massive tax embezzlement scandal - widely known as the “Heist of the Century” - has resurfaced with a dramatically higher estimated value of 8 trillion Iraqi dinars (about $5 billion), nearly double the amount originally announced when the scandal first erupted in October 2022. The new figur»»»
Minister: Cooperation with China can create new opportunities for Romanian agriculture
Cooperation between Romania and the People's Republic of China creates opportunities for developing agriculture, attracting investment and exchanging best practices, acting Agriculture Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Tanczos Barna said on Tuesday, as he met at the Ministry of Agriculture with H.»»»
PwC: Romania enters top 10 European investment destinations
Romania has emerged as one of Europe's most attractive destinations for foreign investment, climbing significantly in the latest PwC Global CEO Survey 2026 rankings alongside Poland as a leading regional market for international investors.According to the report, Romania rose from 13th to 9th place»»»
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
Strasbourg, France: EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc’s nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done by July 4. The 27-nation bloc struck an accord with Wash»»»
If they spoke, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining stability
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that if he got the opportunity to speak to US President Donald Trump he would say China was undermining peace and causing tensions in the region and that nobody has the right to “annex” the island. A conversation between the two presidents has»»»
Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine; Kyiv drones strike central Russia
Two people were killed and 19 injured in Russia attacks on Ukraine overnight, local officials said on Wednesday, while Ukraine sent drones to strike industrial areas in central Russia.In Ukraine, two people were dead and six injured after Russia hit the southeastern city of Dnipro with missiles, dr»»»