21 mn needy people in 70 countries gained from QC initiatives in a year
Tribune News Network Doha Powered by the generosity of Qatar’s donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has reached 21 million people in 2025 through humanitarian aid, development projects, and social care across nearly 70 countries, advancing its mission to ease suffering and build resilient, dignified lives. Q»»»
21 Arab, Islamic, and African nations reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
QNA DOHA The foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Türkiye, Yemen, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have strongly rejected Israel’s announ»»»
Hilton Doha The Pearl celebrates sixth year with renewed vision, momentum
Tribune News Network Doha Hilton Doha The Pearl celebrated its sixth anniversary this week, a milestone that coincides with Qatar National Day and highlights the hotel’s continued rise as one of the most distinctive hospitality destinations.Owned by First Qatar Real Estate Development Company, the »»»
Three-day Chinese Film Festival concludes with focus on promotion of cultural diplomacy
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha A three-day 2025 Qatar-China Film Festival at the Katara Cinema in Doha concluded recently on a high note promoting cultural diplomacy between the two countries. This significant cultural event, hosted by the China Film Administration, was organised by the China Film Archive in»»»
North Korea ‘solidified’ ties with Russia by ‘sharing blood’ in Ukraine conflict – Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent New Year greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling the past year “truly meaningful” for Moscow–Pyongyang ties. In a statement carried by KCNA on Saturday, Kim said the relationship was further strengthened by “sharing blood” on the Ukraine confl»»»
Trump pours cold water on Zelensky’s ‘peace plan’
US President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s latest peace proposal to end the conflict with Moscow, arguing the discussions could move forward only with his blessing. Trump’s remarks come as he is expected to hold talks with Zelensky in Florida on Su»»»
5.1-magnitude quake hits southeast of Honshu, Japan: GFZ
Beijing: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted southeast of Honshu, Japan, at 1744 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 29.75 degrees north latitude and 142.30 degrees east longitude. End»»»
Highway accident kills 10 in northeast Brazil
Sao Paulo: At least 10 people were killed Saturday in a head-on collision between two vehicles on a highway in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia, the Federal Highway Police said. The crash occurred on federal highway BR-101, the country's longest highway, near the city of Mucuri in the far »»»
Patel planning permanent closure of FBI's Hoover headquarters building - UPI.com
The J. Edgar Hoover Building will close permanently after the FBI moves its headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Friday. File Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg/UPI | License Photo Dec. 27 (UPI) -- The FBI Hoover headquarters in Washington soon will be vacant as the»»»
On Christmas Day, Moscow sent strategic bombers to Norwegian Sea
Only two days after Tu-95 strategic bombers took off from Olenya, Kola Peninsula, as part of a massive terror raid against Ukraine, similar aircraft from the same base set off towards the Norwegian Sea. There was no proper ground deicing of the Tu-95 strategic bomber that took off from the Olenya a»»»
Yellow and Orange Code Alerts for Strong Winds Issued Across Bulgaria
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a warning for strong and stormy winds for Sunday, December 28. Yellow and orange weather alerts will be in effect, the institute announced on its website. A second-level orange code alert for strong to stormy north-westerly winds»»»
21 Arab, Islamic, and African states affirm in joint statement their categorical rejection of Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Djibouti, the Republic of The Gambia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Iraq, the State»»»
Founder Festival achieved remarkable success, record participation: Vice-chairman of Organising Committee
Doha: Vice-chairman of Camel Racing Organising Committee Abdullah Al Kuwari has affirmed to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Festival for Purebred Arabian Camels is one of the preeminent festivals in the Arab Gulf region. He noted the record and unpreced»»»
On Christmas Day, Moscow sent heavily armed strategic bombers to Norwegian Sea
Only two days after Tu-95 strategic bombers took off from Olenya, Kola Peninsula, as part of a massive terror raid against Ukraine, similar aircraft from the same base set off towards the Norwegian Sea. In both operations, the bombers were carrying cruise missiles. There was no proper ground deicin»»»
Global growth recovery reflects major economies' resilience: QNB
Doha: QNB affirmed that the recovery in global growth forecasts for 2025 does not indicate a lack of risks as much as it reflects the ability of major economies to adapt to shocks in a world characterized by rapid change and rising uncertainty. It highlighted that forecasts were no longer on a fixe»»»
How to Explain Currency Change to Children: New Piggy Bank and Pocket Money in Euros
Playing “shop” at home is one of the practical ways parents can explain to very young children the change of currency that Bulgaria will undergo on January 1, 2026. A shop set up in euros helps children get used to the new coins and banknotes, and to practise basic calculations, financial expert an»»»
Sudanese army accuses RSF of targeting military site in Chad
Khartoum: The Sudanese army on Saturday accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out a drone attack on the Al-Tina army base in Chad, killing two Chadian soldiers. In a statement, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) General Command said it had followed "the targeting of the Al-Ti»»»
New Zealand police 'recover' precious Faberge egg swallowed by thief
Auckland: After 6 days of continuous surveillance and extensive investigations, police in New Zealand have successfully recovered a diamond-encrusted green Faberge egg from an individual who had reportedly swallowed the precious item in a bizarre theft attempt, AFP reported. The accused 32-year-old»»»
Deadly Russian attacks continue ahead of Trump-Zelensky meeting - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Russia targeted Kyiv with 40 missiles and nearly 500 drones that killed one and injured 27 during an early morning aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital on Saturday. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Russian attacks on Kyiv killed at least one and injured 27 early Saturday m»»»
Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue
The head of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC has demanded $1m (£740,000) in damages from a musician who cancelled a concert after President Donald Trump's name was added to the venue. Chuck Redd called off his Christmas Eve performance, which he has hosted annually since 2006, citing a vote by t»»»
BREAKING – Taiwan, southwestern Japan hit by M7.0 earthquake
Taiwan and the southwestern islands of Japan have been hit by an earthquake initially reported as measuring magnitude 7.0 by Taiwanese authorities. Japanese government agencies meanwhile reported the tremor as a M6.7 quake»»»
BREAKING – Taiwan, southwestern Japan hit by M7.0 earthquake
Taiwan and the southwestern islands of Japan have been hit by an earthquake initially reported as measuring magnitude 7.0 by Taiwanese authorities. Japanese government agencies meanwhile reported the tremor as a M6.7 quake»»»
Euroclear unblocks over $600mn in EDB funds
The international clearing house Euroclear has released more than $600mn in frozen assets belonging to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), on the condition that the funds be used exclusively for projects in Kazakhstan, Kommersant reported on December 25. »»»
New Year’s Eve 2026: Watch Dubai’s fireworks from the water
Dubai residents and visitors can welcome 2026 from the water as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launches special New Year’s Eve marine transport services offering front-row views of the city’s fireworks. The sea-based experience allows passengers to avoid crowded viewing spots while enjoyin»»»
Gold surpasses $4,500 per ounce for first time as geopolitical tensions rise
Gold prices on the spot market exceeded $4,500 per ounce for the first time on December 24, setting a new record as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions, Interfax reported on December 24. Sp»»»
Russia’s CBR outlines phased cryptocurrency regulation with limits for retail investors
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has published a formal concept for regulating cryptocurrency within the domestic market, proposing differentiated access for retail and professional investors while reaffirming its stance that digital assets are high-risk financial instruments. »»»
Somalia’s Al-Shabaab movement vows to confront any use of Somaliland territory by the Israeli occupation entity - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Somalia’s Al-Shabaab movement vows to confront any use of Somaliland territory by the Israeli occupation entity 27-12-2025 18:27 PM Latest »»»
MoEHE releases first-semester of secondary school certificate via online platform
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, MOEHE, announced the release of the first semester secondary school certificate for the academic year 2025-2026 In a statement, the Ministry said that students can now access their results through the Maaref electronic portal. The service»»»
The UK condemns the terrorist attack in Homs, renews its support for Syrians
London , Dec. 27(SANA)The United Kingdom strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in Homs city on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to stand by the Syrian people in building a stable future. “The UK strongly condemns the terrorist attack targeting worshippers at the Imam Ali »»»
Self-styled meteorologists spread alarmist forecasts
The proliferation of websites and social media profiles that claim to predict the weather and even natural disasters has raised concerns among the scientific community about the spread of misinformation to the public. The existence of such profiles on Facebook and TikTok would not be of concern if »»»
Thailand, Cambodia agree to 72-hour cease-fire amid border war - UPI.com
Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha, left, and Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit exchange cease-fire agreement documents after three days of negotiations to end a weeks-long battle along the two countries border. Photo by Defense Ministry of Thailand/EPA Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Weeks into a vic»»»
12th Session of Tunisian–Saudi Joint Commission to convene, December 28–29 in Riyadh
Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh will lead the Tunisian delegation to the 12th session of the Tunisian–Saudi Joint Commission, set for December 28–29, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as entrusted by President...»»»
UAE schools to reopen on January 5, 2026
Dubai: Students and teaching staff across the UAE will return to schools on January 5, 2026, under the Ministry of Education’s approved academic calendar for the 2025–2026 school year. According to the calendar, first-term results will be released between January 7 and 9, marking the official start»»»
Iran’s President Says His Country Is in a Full-Scale War with the West
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday his country is in a full-scale war with the US, Israel and Europe ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s meeting Monday with US President Donald Trump. Pezeshkian said in an interview published on the website of the country’s Supreme »»»
Ministry of Culture announces registration period for 35th Doha International Book Fair
Doha: The Ministry of Culture on Saturday announced the registration period for the 35th Doha International Book Fair, running from January 1 to February 12, 2026. The ministry clarified that online registration will be available via the fair's official website, amid expectations of a surge in the »»»
Culture ministry announces registration period for 35th Doha International Book Fair
DOHA: The Ministry of Culture on Saturday announced the registration period for the 35th Doha International Book Fair, running from January 1 to February 12, 2026. The ministry said that online registration will be available via the fair's official website, amid expectations of a surge in the numbe»»»
Tunisair Group: Net loss narrows to TND 220.8 million in 2022
Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - The consolidated financial statements of the Tunisair Group, published Saturday on the Bourse de Tunis (BVMT) website, reveal a significant reduction in net loss for the 2022 fiscal year, down to TND 220.8 million, compared...»»»
Scattered rain expected offshore as cold conditions prevail tonight
Doha: The Department of Meteorology has forecast relatively cold to cold conditions in some areas of the country by night, with partly cloudy skies and a chance of scattered rain offshore, according to its daily weather report valid until 6am on Sunday. Inshore areas are expected to see some clouds»»»
Above-average temperatures forecast for Q1 2026
Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) has forecast above-normal seasonal temperatures across Tunisia during the first quarter of 2026 (January–February–March), according to its latest seasonal outlook bulletin...»»»
Putin Reviews Russian Army’s Progress: Major Gains Across Key Fronts
During a meeting at a command post of the Joint Forces Group, President Vladimir Putin received reports from military commanders, including General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov. The following updates were provided:Russian Armed Forces are advancing on all fronts, while Ukrainian forces continue uns»»»
Salianji Holds Meeting with Democrats in Shkodër Amid Party Tensions
Former Democratic Party MP Ervin Salianji continued today his series of meetings with party members, holding a gathering in Shkodër at 18:00. The hall was filled with supporters, following previous stops in Elbasan, Durrës, and Gjirokastër. Earlier in the day, Sali Berisha and the Democratic Party »»»
Cumulative external debt service payments down 13.8% y-o-y to TND 12 billion as of December 20, 2025 (BCT)
Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - Cumulative external debt service payments were down by 13.8% between 2024 and 2025, from TND 14 billion to TND 12 billion as of December 20, 2025, according to monetary and financial indicators released on December 26by the...»»»
Lebanese Army Inspections Debunk Israeli Claims in Southern Villages - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Inspections Debunk Israeli Claims in Southern Villages 27-12-2025 19:28 PM The Lebanese Army has inspected several homes in t»»»
Tunisia to participate in SIA Paris 2026
Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - Tunisia will take part in the International Agricultural Exhibition (SIA Paris 2026), scheduled for February 21- March 1, the Agency for the Promotion of Agricultural Investment (APIA) announced on Saturday.Organised by APIA in...»»»
Defence Ministers of Bulgaria and Albania Discuss Contributions to Strengthening NATO Capabilities
Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and his Albanian counterpart Pirro Vengu discussed the two countries’ contribution to the implementation of NATO measures to strengthen defence capabilities, the Defence Ministry’s press centre announced. The two ministers met on Saturday during Vengu’s wo»»»
Katara holds event addressing role of culture, art in aiding freedom
Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara organized a feast of reason on the role of culture and art in supporting freedom and achieving justice, in cooperation with the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies, and with the participation of a select group of intellectuals, researchers, and media profess»»»
Ivory Coast president seeks parliament majority in election
Abidjan: Scuffles broke out Saturday as Ivory Coast held parliamentary elections, two months after 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara won a presidential ballot that extended his 14-year rule. More than eight million people are registered to vote for members of the national assembly, where lawmakers from»»»
Bulgaria Faces Strong Winds and Cold Snap as Weather Warnings Issued
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a combined orange and yellow wind warning covering nearly all of Bulgaria, signaling strong and potentially hazardous winds. An orange alert has been declared for the districts of Vidin, Vratsa, Montana, Pleven, Sofia region, Lovech, Ga»»»
Temperatures overnight Saturday range from 3°C to 8°C in Western Regions, 9°C to 14°C elsewhere
Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - Overnight temperatures on Saturday are expected to range between 3°C and 8°C in western regions and between 9°C and 14°C elsewhere, according to a bulletin issued by the National Institute of Meteorology.The weather will...»»»
Dh30 million UAE Lottery results announced: Winning numbers out now
Dubai: Dubai: The UAE Lottery has announced the winning numbers for Saturday’s weekly Lucky Day Draw No. 251227, held under the new weekly raffle format. Also Read: Dh30 million UAE Lottery announces new rules: How to win jackpot, when to split prizesThe winning numbers for the Lucky Day draw were:»»»