The officer was investigating a string of shootings earlier this year, including at a U.S. consulate. A police officer in Toronto was shot and killed on Thursday while executing a search warrant at an apartment linked to a string of shootings, including one at the U.S. consulate. File Photo by Just»»»

RIYADH: The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has launched its first office dedicated to cybersecurity, establishing a new global hub in Riyadh to support efforts to strengthen cyber resilience through training, research, policy development and knowledge exchange. The Riya»»»

OTTAWA, Ontario: A Toronto police officer was shot and killed Thursday by a suspect in the investigation into a shooting attack that damaged the facade of the US Consulate in the Canadian city in March, police said. Police officer Marc Pinizotto, who was 43 and had been on the force for 18 years, d»»»

Dubai: Koshy Joseph still remembers what unsettled him most when he first arrived in Dubai in 1994. It was not the heat, the unfamiliar city, or even the pressure of starting life over in another country. It was the uncertainty, the feeling that everything could change overnight, and that surviving»»»

BY: Sherif Abdel Ghaffar “They don’t represent Islam!” It is not acceptable, anymore On July 26, 2017 Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi decreed the formation of The Supreme Council for Combating Radicalism and Terrorism. An action that some might look at with skepticism while others might hold»»»

TOLEDO, Spain: Saudi Arabia and France signed a joint action program on Thursday to strengthen tourism cooperation, focusing on investment, innovation, sustainability, skills development and destination marketing. The agreement was signed during a meeting between Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-»»»

GENEVA: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has launched the Just Transition Policy Gateway, the first global platform dedicated to supporting the implementation of just transition policies. The Gateway provides policymakers and social partners with practical examples, lessons learned and p»»»

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s children, has died at 47, the Bureau of the Royal Household said. She died Thursday evening at a Bangkok hospital where she had been cared for since falling unconscious due to illness three ye»»»

KUWAIT: The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Kuwait, Prince Sultan bin Saad, affirmed on Wednesday his commitment to strengthening diplomatic cooperation and reinforcing the principles of joint action to address current challenges. Speaking to »»»

Something fundamental has shifted in how many of the world’s most forward-looking economies think about healthcare. Traditionally, healthcare occupied a distinct place in national priorities. Governments funded it, managed it, and protected it as a social necessity. In many countries, it was measur»»»

GENEVA: Extreme heat has claimed more than 200,000 lives across Europe over the past four years, according to the UN World Health Organisation (WHO). The agency warned that heatwaves are becoming an increasingly frequent and deadly public health emergency driven by climate change. “We need a coordi»»»

British Defense Secretary John Healey, pictured leaving 10 Downing Street in London in March, on Thursday resigned from his position after a proposed military budget settlement was half the requested funding, which he said could pose future danger to the United Kingdom. File Photo by David Cliff/EP»»»

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Thursday the return of El Nino: the warm phase of a natural climate cycle linked to higher global temperatures and wild weather. The seesawing shift in ocean temperatures and winds forms across the tropical Pacific Ocean but ca»»»

Dubai: The UAE and Sri Lanka could finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement within a year once formal negotiations begin, opening the door for deeper trade, investment and services flows between the two countries, according to Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai an»»»

Sharjah: When Indian expat Jeevan OV last saw his childhood friend Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, he was in a coffin at a Sharjah embalming centre on Thursday evening, 11 days after he was fatally stabbed in what has been described as a ‘TikTok war’ that escalated into a street fight. "He looked diff»»»

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, pictured in 2025 at the White House, is poised to move even closer to being the world's first trillionaire as the company's IPO goes live on the NASDAQ on Friday. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo June 11 (UPI) -- The final price for the SpaceX initial public offeri»»»

ABU DHABI: Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, has affirmed the UAE’s readiness to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi in September. During a speech delivered at the current session of the United Nations Commission on Crim»»»

ABU DHABI: Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, has affirmed the UAE’s readiness to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi in September. During a speech delivered at the current session of the United Nations Commission on Crim»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a short-term extension of a major warrantless surveillance program, leaving one of Washington’s most powerful intelligence tools on course to expire within hours. The failed vote on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligen»»»

US President Donald Trump has promised a "great" settlement with Iran, including security guarantees for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which may be signed in Europe over the weekend. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said: "We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran, and we're g»»»

The opening of a new bridge connecting Canada and the United States that President Donald Trump previously criticised has been delayed at the last minute over "unresolved issues," officials said Thursday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said on Tuesday that the $4.7-billion Gordie Howe Bri»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a "great settlement" with Iran to end the Middle East war, saying he expected a deal to be signed in Europe in the coming days. Trump's claim came just hours after he promised fresh strikes against Iran, before saying that he was calling them off as a»»»

President Donald Trump called off new U.S. military strikes on Iran on Thursday, saying "final points" of an initial peace deal had been approved and details of a signing ​ceremony would ‌be announced shortly. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that Tehran had not approved ⁠the text of »»»

For the first time ever, Cape Verde is heading to the World Cup. The West African island nation – home to fewer than half a million people – will be one of the smallest countries in tournament history. In the capital Praia, preparations are in full swing, with qualification sparking huge »»»

With the frenzy for the World Cup underway, we take a closer look at the debate over what to call the world's most popular sport: football or soccer? We explore the origins of both terms and discover that while the French may call it “le foot” rather than “le pied”, the language is full of expressi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber recently concluded the 34th session of its training programme for customs brokers andrepresentatives. Organised by the Chamber in collaboration with the General Authority of Customs (QAC), the month-long programme aimed to qualify customs clearance operators »»»

DPA Mexico City World Cup co-hosts Mexico got off to the perfect start with goals from Julian Quinones and Raúl Jiménez sealing a 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa in the tournament opener on Thursday. Yaya Sithole’s mistake - from a risky pass by keeper Ronwen Williams - allowed Erik Lira to squa»»»

QNA Oslo Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met with State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, on the sidelines of the annual Oslo Peace Forum in the Norwegian c»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Thursday attended the conclusion of the joint trilateral exercise in urban search and rescue, with the participation of special teams from Qatar, France, and Syr»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia (PHL), effective from August 1, 2026. The reinstated service expands the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations further strengthening its connectivity for t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading everyday app in MENA, has launched Predict & Feast, an in-app prediction game running throughout the World Cup matches, giving customers a new way to engage with the tournament while earning meaningful rewards on the platform they use every day. Availa»»»

He noted that attacks on energy facilities and critical infrastructure pose risks not only to individual countries but also to global economic stability, emphasising that energy security has become a fundamental component of collective security. Al Ghanim reaffirmed that Qatar and other countries i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has signed an MoU with QatarEnergy LNG to strengthen collaboration in education, research, development and innovation. The MoU was signed by Prof. Ibrahim Al-Kaabi, QU’s executive vice president for Academic Affairs, and Rashid Sultan Al-Kuwari, chief»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As football captures the world’s attention, the season finale of the Doha Debates Podcast asks a question that extends far beyond the pitch: What can football tell us about who we are? Recorded live in Buenos Aires, Argentina — the country that gave the world Maradona and »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums, in collaboration with Al Markhiya Gallery, has opened Sawaed, a contemporary art exhibition that explores the role of people in shaping development, progress, and social change in societies. Presented at Bin Jelmood House, the exhibition draws inspiration»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education hosted the second consultative gathering for the ‘Manifestations of Islamic Civilisation’ curriculum project for Grades 6 - 9, bringing together academics, education experts, and specialised researchers from leading local and int»»»

QNA New York The State of Qatar reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with the UN Security Council and all international partners to strengthen dialogue and mediation efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, while continuing to expand its bilateral and international humanitar»»»

QNA Oslo Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated as a speaker in the first high-level session of the annual Oslo Peace Forum, held in Norway, to discuss mediation efforts in the Middle E»»»

Images shared by military bloggers show Russian forces using black-and-white striped camouflage on their trucks. The technique aims to deceive the AI recognition systems of Ukrainian drones, underscoring the constant adaptation of tactics in the conflict. "An attempt to confuse the guidance systems»»»

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election, with Healey warning that the government's delaye»»»

The Italian energy company Eni SpA announced Sunday 30th of August that it has discovered a “supergiant” natural gas field off Egypt, describing it as the “largest-ever” found in the Mediterranean Sea. The news came a day after Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi met in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel-Fat»»»

Expectations are high for the IPO of SpaceX. The company - which includes rockets, satellites, and AI units - could become one of the most valuable in the world following its market launch on Friday. Founder Elon Musk is set to retail near total control of SpaceX, with 85% of the voting rights. Igo»»»

Five Americans were arrested earlier this week after getting into a physical altercation with cruise ship passengers at a Bahamas port and then causing a melee at a police station after they were arrested. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE June 11 (UPI) -- Police in the Bahamas arrested five U.S. n»»»

Mexico City: Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker»»»

Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Thursday launched the first edition of the School Fees Policy 2026 for private schools and kindergartens 2026, set to take effect from the 2027-2028 academic year. The new policy aims to establish a clear and unified regulatory framewor»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Oman brought its vision of civilizational coexistence to the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday with the formal launch of the Muscat Plan of Action, a global framework that places traditional and indigenous leaders at the center of efforts to counter hate speech and prevent atro»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank belonging to the Israeli enemy army in Al-Rajman area near the town of Tayr Harfa with »»»

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RIYADH: The Iran war has delivered the broadest economic shock to the Middle East and North Africa in at least half a century of regional upheaval, according to an analysis produced by Asharq Business with Bloomberg. Its report, based on analyzing International Monetary Fund data dating back to 198»»»