A propos - 'The very existence of LGBTQI people is seen as obscene', Turkish activist says
Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said. Turkey's LGBTQ community has frequently been targeted by the government, with Preside»»»
Thai Election Commission targets 77 individuals, including 26 senators, in massive fraud probe
Bangkok: Thailand's Election Commission announced Monday it will file criminal charges and Supreme Court disqualification petitions against 77 individuals, 26 of whom are sitting senators, following an investigation into the 2024 upper house elections. In a statement, the commission said the resolu»»»
Hands off Prime Minister Nawaf Salam – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanon finally has a president and prime minister attempting to rebuild the state. Parliament must hold them accountable—but it must not become an instrument for restoring the political establishment they were chosen to replace. Photo illustration- Lebanon’s choice: Protect the clean leader»»»
From the pearl seas to future’s horizons, Qatar’s journey through time
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha From the silence of the desert and the demanding waters of the Arabian Gulf to a modern landscape shaped by knowledge, innovation and global ambition, Qatar’s story remains, above all, a story of its people. The country’s remarkable transformation over the decades is often to»»»
DEPUTY PM VISITS THE ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY SANDHURST
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani and his accompanying delegation visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom, where they were received by Commander of the Academy Brigadier Nick Cowley. During »»»
Deputy PM, British MP discuss ways to enhance security ties
Tribune News Network Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Chairman of the Defence Committee in the British House of Commons MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi at the British Parliament headquarters in Lon»»»
Brent at $105.70 as Gulf states halt Hormuz talks, Saudi Arabia strikes Houthis
Oil surges as Hormuz talks collapse and Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates Brent crude traded near $105.70, up 1.02% a barrel early on Tuesday (Sept. 15) as Gulf Arab states postponed talks with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia launched retaliatory strikes against Yemen’s Houthi»»»
China's spy chief warns of national security risks from AI
Beijing: The head of China's spy agency has warned that artificial intelligence endangers the country's national security, with foreign powers potentially using the technology to threaten social order. "Hostile forces" were abusing generative AI technologies to "fabricate political rumours and spre»»»
Truth or Fake - Yemen: Fact-checking videos claiming to show Houthi rebel attacks
A video claiming to show Houthi rebels ambushing Saudi-backed mercenaries has racked up major views on X. But the FRANCE 24 Observers found it is actually footage of 2024 Houthi military drills. The clip was edited with football commentary and blurred flags, which originally show Isr»»»
MCIT sharpens artificial intelligence skills of government entities’ leaders
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), represented by Qatar Digital Academy, is organising the second edition of the Executive Leadership Programme in Artificial Intelligence, “AI Business Strategy & Innovation,” in collaboration with Microsoft. »»»
Experts’ meet on Arab parallel probe intofinancial crime mooted
The session will also consider a mechanism for reviewing implementation, aimed at monitoring progress, identifying successful practices and challenges, and assessing countries’ needs for technical assistance. Among proposed initiatives are a regional expert meeting to develop a framework for a unif»»»
QC initiative provides cleft lip and palate treatment in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha With support from donors in Qatar and in cooperation with Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Social Care and Well Care Specialised Hospital, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the “Creating Smiles” initiative to provide free treatment to Somali patients with cleft lip and palat»»»
Waldorf Astoria Doha named Qatar’s Leading Business Hotel at WTA
Tribune News Network Doha Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay has been named Qatar’s Leading Business Hotel at the 33rd annual World Travel Awards presented during the awards ceremony held in Dubai on September 13, 2026. The recognition highlights the hotel’s position as a destination for business travel»»»
ExxonMobil supports Teach For Qatar training facility to advance STEM learning
Tribune News Network Doha ExxonMobil Qatar has reaffirmed commitment to advancing education and STEM learning in Qatar by supporting a new training facility at Teach For Qatar, a dedicated hub for professional development, innovation and community learning. Building on a longstanding strategic part»»»
Msheireb gets Rashid AI Digital Companion
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties has begun the Phase One rollout of “Rashid”, its AI Digital Companion, across Msheireb Downtown Doha marking the next stage of a first-of-its-kind service for the city and a further advancement in its smart city capabilities. Rashid follows the Memorand»»»
Qatar Rail bags six prizes at prestigious 2026 Telly Awards
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that it has won six prestigious awards at the 2026 Telly Awards, in recognition of four media campaigns delivered by the company in a creative and innovative style. The new achievement reflects the continued development of »»»
Qatar University signs pact with Ajnee Institute
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) signed a cooperation agreement with the Ajnee Institute for Training and Innovation. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in providing free training courses for QU students. The agreement was signed by Dr. Mohammad Diab, vice president for S»»»
Students learn to trust their voices with Doha Debates
Tribune News Network Doha During high school years in Model United Nations, Dahlia Al Ansari learned to argue on behalf of a country she was assigned to represent. But when Doha Debates invited her to join a town hall debate in Toronto this July, she faced an unfamiliar challenge: sharing her own b»»»
CMU-Q honours 164 students for excellent academic results
Tribune News Network DOHA Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognised the outstanding academic performance of 164 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s List ceremony is held twice each academic yea»»»
PHCC to launch Patient Safety Campaign on September 17
Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is launching its 2026 Patient Safety Campaign from September 17 to 23, 2026, as part of Qatar Patient Safety Week and in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on September 17. This year’s observance is being hel»»»
Snail shells could help reconstruct prehistoric cyclones study
Sydney: Snails carry weather records on their backs that could be used to map extreme weather events and reconstruct the paths of past cyclones even in prehistoric times, a new study has found. Researchers examined the rings on the shell of a Biggenden Banded Snail collected from Coalstoun Lakes Na»»»
Malaysian civil aviation roadmap aims for zero fatal commercial aircraft accidents by 2028: official
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has set an official target of achieving zero fatal commercial aviation accidents by 2028, according to statement details released by the country's Ministry of Transport Secretary-General Jana Santhiran Muniayan during the Malaysia Aviation Safety Seminar 2026. This will be pa»»»
Regional campaign to promote Easy Export Programme for artisans and SMEs
Tunis, Sept. 14 (TAP) - The Ministry of Trade and Export Development, in cooperation with the National Post Office, the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) and the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts, plans to organise a series of regional meetings...»»»
Doha Bank’s MSCI ESG rating upgraded to BBB
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Bank has received an upgrade of its MSCI ESG Rating from BB to BBB, reflecting the Bank’s strengthened environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, transparency of its sustainability disclosures, and the progress achieved through its broader strategic trans»»»
The Debate - Where is the kill switch? AI doomsday warnings trigger calls to regulate
Talk about doomsday scrolling. In the past week, our timelines have been alight with dark predictions of our imminent demise, including the one by a Silicon Valley engineer who puts a number on the chances of artificial intelligence wiping out humanity. Better than 10-percent. Triggering the wave o»»»
Syria, Lebanon discuss restoring rail link between two countries
Beirut, Sept. 15 (SANA) Syrian Assistant Transport Minister for Land Transport Affairs Mohammad Rahhal and an accompanying delegation met on Monday Lebanese Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny in Beirut for talks on restoring rail connectivity between Syria and Lebanon. The meeting»»»