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Tehran assails US stance on Strait of Hormuz and conflict resolution Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei said that the US has "accepted" some of Iran’s seven conditions for ending the conflict, but that Tehran considers Washington’s overall response “inadequate.” Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme Nati»»»
Pakistani national killed, 11 injured in latest Riyadh airport attack
RIYADH: A Pakistani national was killed and 11 other people injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said, as attacks on the Kingdom’s civil aviation facilities continued. The injured were immediately tr»»»
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar’s faith inspires Hanuman Ansh actor: ‘Hanuman Chalisa gave him strength’
Actor Shobhinaw Satyaa says Flydubai pilot’s faith in Hanuman Chalisa inspired devotees Actor Shobhinaw Satyaa, who plays Neem Karoli Baba in the devotional film Hanuman Ansh, has praised Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, saying his account of drawing strength from the Hanuman Chalisa during a»»»
Zelensky has gone too far – Musk
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has lashed out at Vladimir Zelensky, siding with President Donald Trump, who has warned that Kiev’s continued attacks on Russian oil refineries are worsening a global fuel crisis and hurting American farmers. Trump also called for a change of leadership in Kiev, accusing »»»
MCIT showcases results of 2nd cohort of Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption Programme
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with Microsoft, held a preparatory meeting for leaders and representatives of 17 government and semi-government entities participating in the second cohort of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption Pro»»»
Stage set for new Shura Council session to commence: Council secretary-general
QNA Doha Secretary-General of the Shura Council HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud has announced that the Council’s General Secretariat has completed preparations for the opening of the second ordinary session of the Council’s second legislative term, marking its 55th annual session. He said the prep»»»
QC provides 145 sewing machines to women in Burkina Faso
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented around 145 economic empowerment projects in Burkina Faso, providing sewing machines and supplies to women and girls from vulnerable communities and internally displaced families. The initiative has ben»»»
MoC seminars explore esoterica of Prophetic Hadiths
QNA Doha The Ministry of Culture (MoC) on Sunday wrapped up the fifth season of seminars at Lusail University and held a seminar to mark its conclusion, attended by Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of Board of Trustees of Lusail University »»»
UFC Fight Night ticket on sales on Visit Qatar new ticketing platform
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar, in partnership with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, has announced that tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT: PROCHÁZKA vs STIRLING are now available through the official Visit Qatar ticketing platform, ahead of the event taking place in Doha o»»»
UDST observes World Mental Health Day around campus
Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked World Mental Health Day with a campus-wide programme that encouraged students to express themselves, connect with others, and explore practical ways to support their mental health and wellbeing. Organised by t»»»
Expansion of inclusive learning progresses with staff development, support services: MoEHE official
QNA Doha Director of the Special Education and Inclusive Education Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Amina Ali Al Mulla, has affirmed that the expansion of the inclusive education system is progressing along with enhancing school readiness, qualifying specialised»»»
HH The Amir Sword Festival set for 10 February 2027
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC), chaired by Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah, has announced its domestic racing programme for the 2026-2027 season. A comprehensive 70-fixture schedule will run across the Al Rayyan and Al Uqda racecourses, featuring major suppor»»»
CCQ to launch AI and Digital Media programmes
Tribune News Network Doha Community College of Qatar (CCQ) is preparing to launch two new programmes in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Associate of Digital Media. The College plans to admit 108 students in the first cohort, with 48 in Artificial Intelligence and »»»
Qatar participates in Arab League meet on ending violence against children
QNA Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), participated on Sunday in the opening video conference meeting of the 22nd session of the League of Arab States’ Committee of the Follow Up on Ending Violence Against Children. In her address, Assistan»»»
Visual Arts Center explores enduring legacy of gypsum ornamentation
QNA Doha The Visual Arts Centre of the Ministry of Culture organised a lecture exploring gypsum ornamentation and its role in reinterpreting traditional architectural heritage through contemporary expression. Delivered by Mohammed Saeed Al Bloushi, a cultural heritage expert at Qatar’s Ministry of »»»
LuLu Hypermarket, QCS join hands to raise breast cancer awareness
Tribune News Network Doha LuLu Hypermarket has partnered with the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) to support the ‘It’s Time’ breast cancer awareness campaign, reinforcing the importance of early detection, regular screening and greater public awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As part of th»»»
US homeland security chief dismisses security threat from livestreaming execution
WASHINGTON, United States: A top Trump administration official said Sunday that the planned livestream execution of the perpetrator of a mass killing of US soldiers would not pose an additional security risk to the United States. “I don’t see an elevated risk at this point at all because of this,” »»»
Al Meezan offers a comprehensive legal knowledge platform
A notable innovation is the introduction of QDI hash-key technology to authenticate online legal content. The system is designed to enable users to verify the authenticity of published documents and identify unauthorised alterations, strengthening confidence in digital legal records. Meanwhile, Al »»»
Digital platforms strengthen legal framework, boost investment: MoJ
QNA Doha Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice HE Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi said the launch of the Ministry’s new digital legal platforms marks a new phase in strengthening the State’s legal framework, improving legal services and enhancing the investment climate. The initiative aligns with»»»
Hamad General Hospital launches new specialised clinic for cancer patients
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched a new specialised clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to support cancer patients who require repeated intravenous treatments. The clinic provides specialised assessment to determine the most appropriate method of care tailore»»»
Msheireb Properties announces 4th edition of Baraha Musical Concert
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties, the developer and operator of Msheireb Downtown Doha, has announced the fourth edition of the Baraha Musical Concert, presented in collaboration with Al Jazeera Orchestra and Choir for the second year in a row. The concert will take place on January 14»»»
PHCC ILLUMINATED IN GREEN TO RAISE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) illuminated a number of its buildings and health centres in green to coincide with World Mental Health Day. PHCC said the move supported raising awareness and promoting attention to mental health in the community. World Mental Health Day is observed annual»»»
Awqaf empowers customer service staff with sign language training
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs’ Human Resources Department has concluded the first phase of a sign language training programme designed for customer service and frontline staff. The programme aims to enable effective communication with the deaf, the hard of hearing,»»»
MoPH conducts pilot foundation course on public health emergency management
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) conducted a pilot foundation course under the National Training Plan on Public Health Emergency Management, bringing together 72 participants from a range of sectors involved in public health emergency preparedness, response and recover»»»
AL MURAIKHI BIDS FAREWELL TO UKRAINIAN AMBASSADOR
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Sunday met with Ambassador of Ukraine to Qatar HE Andrii Kuzmenko on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The minister of state for Foreign Affairs thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening bilate»»»
Doha hosts workshop on shaping digital future to strengthen Qatar-EU partnership
QNA Doha Doha on Sunday hosted a special workshop on shaping the digital future, exploring the European Union’s (EU) approach to platform and artificial intelligence governance, as well as lessons learned from the EU. Co-organised by the Public Prosecution and the Delegation of the EU to the State »»»
Central Bank of Syria executes first U.S. bank LC in 14 years for oil imports
Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) A landmark financial transaction was completed Sunday as Syria’s central banking authority issued its first letter of credit (LC) through a major U.S. financial institution in 14 years, backing a strategic oil import agreement. The Central Bank of Syria confirmed in an offi»»»
India’s ‘cockroach’ leaders vow to keep up election protests
NEW DELHI: Leaders of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement on Sunday pledged to press on with protests against the country’s election commissioner, hours after they were released from detention, as authorities sought to thwart major demonstrations in New Delhi. The rallies in the capital come aft»»»
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar’s faith inspires Hanuman Ansh actor: ‘Hanuman Chalisa gave him strength’
Actor Shobhinaw Satyaa says Flydubai pilot’s faith in Hanuman Chalisa inspired devotees Actor Shobhinaw Satyaa, who plays Neem Karoli Baba in the devotional film Hanuman Ansh, has praised Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, saying his account of drawing strength from the Hanuman Chalisa during a»»»
Syrian Petroleum Company takes part in (IEF17) in Riyadh to discuss market stability
Riyadh, Oct. 11 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) took part Sunday in the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting (IEF17), hosted by Riyadh under the theme “Energy Security and Shared Goals in a New Era,” with the participation of energy ministers, industry leaders and heads of »»»
Pakistani president suspends provincial government led by Khan’s party ahead of march
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani president on Sunday declared a state of emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan and suspended its government, which is led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party. It comes ahead of a planned march on Islamabad by supporter»»»
Syria to establish specialized technology and innovation city in Hisyah
Homs, Oct. 11 (SANA) A strategic agreement was signed Sunday to establish a specialized technology and innovation hub in Homs province, aiming to localize modern high-tech industries and accelerate digital transformation across the national economy. The memorandum of understanding was concluded bet»»»
72 killed in airstrike on gold mine on Sudan-Egypt border: rights group
KHARTOUM: At least 72 workers were killed by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border, a Sudanese rights group said on Sunday, after survivors described scenes of chaos in the mountainous region. The Emergency Lawyers rights organization accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the»»»
Netanyahu demands probe into sources of award-winning Gaza film
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Sunday for an investigation into the anonymous sources featured in the award-winning Gaza war documentary “NAZA.” The film is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers who accuse the army of killing numerous civ»»»
National Employment Programme signs 61,580 subsidised contracts, helps 2,778 families leave aid scheme — ministry
AMMAN — A total of 2,778 families have left the National Aid Fund’s support scheme after family members secured sustainable employment through the National Employment Programme since mid-2022, the Ministry of Labour said on Sunday.The programme has signed 61,580 subsidised employment contracts, inc»»»
Power, water, jobs — Google on India data centre concerns
BENGALURU, India — Construction of a massive Google data centre in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam has been met with resistance from residents who fear the impact on the environment and their lives.But the tech giant says its "gigawatt-scale" AI facility in southern Andhra Pradesh state — part of »»»
Severe injuries at French student protests draw scrutiny to police tactics
Twenty-four investigations have been opened by French police watchdog IGPN into incidents linked to the ongoing high school protest movement, the interior ministry said. The police response has reignited calls to scrap rubber bullets and launcher-fired riot-control weapons, long denounced by r»»»
Raphaël Glucksmann wins French left-wing primary with 66% of vote
Raphaël Glucksmann will be the centre-left candidate for France's 2027 presidential election following a crushing victory on Sunday, with 66.13% of the vote, positioning himself as the left's main alternative to hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Raphaël Glucksmann, an EU lawmaker, won»»»
New Russian strikes follow Trump's announcement of Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire
US President Trump said Sunday via social media platform Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire. Neither Kyiv nor Moscow confirmed the agreement, but Zelensky later confirmed new Russian strikes to a Ukrainian powerplant. Additional reports suggest at least 5 have be»»»
Spotlight - Ukraine: Coerced into a Corner?
It's reported that Ukraine is right now facing intense diplomatic pressure and coercion from the Trump administration to end the war quickly. President Trump has announced an effective oil deal with Russia by temporarily lifting sanctions, telling President Zelensky to immediately stop attacking Ru»»»
Algeria arrests 61 Moroccans accused of planning ‘acts of sabotage’
ALGIERS: Algerian authorities announced on Sunday that they had arrested 61 Moroccan nationals earlier this month on suspicion of planning “acts of sabotage.” In a statement carried by public media, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) referred to “an international Moroccan criminal »»»
Six senators call for Trump administration to ‘immediately reverse course’ on Russian diesel plan
WASHINGTON: A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump’s administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices. Trump shocked lawmakers when he announced on social media Friday that »»»
Kuwait housing loans: New mortgage rules on repayments and financing
New decree-law sets 25-year cap on mortgage repayment terms in Kuwait KUWAIT: Kuwait has issued a new decree-law governing mortgage financing for housing welfare beneficiaries, aiming to ensure a sustainable supply of adequate housing for Kuwaiti citizens, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported on »»»
Kuwait crackdown uncovers hundreds of violations; 65 arrested
Drug and theft suspects were among those arrested, one detained for intoxication Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior arrested dozens of people and recorded hundreds of violations during an extensive security campaign in Khaitan on Sunday, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The campaign, led by the F»»»
Youth Ministry, FRA sign MoU to promote entrepreneurship, fintech innovation
Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil and Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to empower young Egyptians and develop their capabilities in entrepreneurship, innovation, financial technology (fintech) a»»»
Filipino expats in Saudi Arabia turn to art to give back
MANILA: When Ysmael Raul Salanguste arrived in Saudi Arabia nearly three decades ago, he focused on his career. Now an established architect, he joins other Filipino creatives in using their artistic talent to give back to the community both in the Kingdom and back home. A Northern Samar native, Sa»»»
“We need to keep energy above politics”: Minister of State for Energy Affairs
Doha, Qatar: H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, called for a new world energy order in which energy is kept above politics and is never made a victim or target of conflict. His Excellency made the call during the 17th Internat»»»
Saudi deputy minister represents economy minister at GCC meeting in Bahrain
RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister for International Economic Affairs Rakan Tarabzoni represented the economy minister at the 10th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council Economic and Development Affairs Authority’s Permanent Ministerial Preparatory Committee in Manama on Sunday, alongside committee mem»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader: Logic Suggests October 6 Drone Strikes Were Russian, But No Irrefutable Evidence Yet
Commenting on the recent drone attacks on two merchant ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone, Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov told bTV on Sunday that there is still no irrefutable evidence on the perpetrator of the attacks. "Logic suggests that these were Russian strikes, but »»»
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye strongly condemn Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The quartet of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye condemned in the strongest terms the ongoing hostile attacks by the Houthi group against Saudi Arabia. In a joint statement, the four countries said the latest attacks included targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, re»»»