Senate advances bill to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
The US Senate has advanced a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval or a debate on the rationale, cost, strategy, and clear end goal. The chamber voted 50-47 on Tuesday to take up the war powers reso»»»
UN condemns attack on largest mosque in San Diego
NEW YORK: A senior UN official has expressed deep shock at a horrific attack targeting the largest mosque in San Diego, California, which resulted in the loss of three lives, including a security guard. The High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations and UN Special Envoy to»»»
FAA chief: Bad airspace design led to D.C. airliner-Black Hawk crash - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bryan Bedford speaks in a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing evaluating the changes the FAA made to safety measures prior to the DCA crash in the Russe»»»
Trump allies warn China may move on Taiwan within 5 years - UPI.com
Concerns grow after Trump-Xi summit that a Taiwan conflict could disrupt global semiconductor supplies and severely damage the U.S. economy President Donald J. Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Great »»»
‘No catastrophe’ but a ‘Red Line’: UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE's Barakah nuclear plant
The UN Security Council members strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, and emphasised the grave risks associated with targeting nuclear facilities. The UAE also joined the Council members in calling for ensuring full accountability. Ambassador Mohame»»»
21/02/2017 Tenders
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Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today’s catastrophe is worse
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, Al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neig»»»
US Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
WASHINGTON: The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of Republicans defied the president’s wishes. Since Trump ordered the attack on Iran at the end of February, Democrats have forced repeated votes on war »»»
Top American official helped wanted Polish ex-minister flee to US – Reuters
A senior official from the administration of US President Donald Trump personally intervened to help former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted by Warsaw on criminal charges, flee to the US, Reuters has reported. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau instructed senior US State»»»
Acting US attorney general defends fund for prosecuted Trump allies
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate political allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration. Blanche, testifying before a Senate committee, came under repeate»»»
A propos - 'Huge mismatch' between Iran's, US' and Gulf States' expectations, analyst says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies in London, says that "there is a very huge mismatch not just between the expectations of the Iranians and the Americans, but also among Gulf Arab »»»
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say
BEIRUT: Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least 19 people, including four women and three children, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, the latest in near-daily attacks from both sides that have not stopped despite the fragile, US-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war»»»
Focus on avoiding injuries leading to World Cup: Qatar coach Lopetegui
With the Qatar national football team going through a rigorous training camp at home ahead of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico and which begins June 11, coach Julen Lopetegui has stressed that the aim now is that the players stay injury-free and»»»
Qatar’s IMUVIup 1.28% in first quarter of 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s Import Unit Value Index (IMUVI) reached 112.16 points in the first quarter of 2026, registering a 1.28 percent increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 and a year-on-year growth of 3.03 percent against the corresponding quarter of 2025, according to data rel»»»
Pakistani professionals in Qatar reaffirm support for Qatar National Vision 2030
Pakistani professionals and community leaders in Qatar reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the country’s development journey and the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 during a community gathering held on May 14 at Sarhad Premium Restaurant, Golden Tulip Doha Hotel. The event brought togethe»»»
Msheireb Museums brings community together on International Museum Day
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums celebrated this year’s International Museum Day with a special seminar led by Dr Ech Cherki Dahmali, a member of the Executive Board of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and director of the Cultural Advisor’s Office at Qatar Foundation, highlight»»»
Shaheen Shah Hakeem brings the flavours of Pakistan to Qatar
After spending more than four decades in Qatar, Pakistani entrepreneur Shaheen Shah Hakeem has turned his passion for food into a mission to introduce authentic Pakistani cuisine to a wider audience across the country. Hakeem’s culinary journey began in 2019 with the launch of Khan Baba Restaurant »»»
EU turns to cow manure as Iran war and Hormuz disrupt global fertilizer trade
The EU will turn to a long-term strategy involving cow dung to stave off a looming fertilizer shortage, rather than supporting farmers with immediate measures like suspending tariffs on Russian and Belarusian imports, Politico wrote on Monday. The US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted shipping through t»»»
PM MEETS ETHIOPIAN STATE MINISTER
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim AlThani met with State Minister for Political and Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Hadera Abera Admassu in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed relations betw»»»
Marked growth in rangeland vegetation density, green cover: MECC
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has revealed a marked improvement in vegetation density across Qatar’s rangeland areas, along with a significant increase in green cover during the period from 2014 to 2026. In a statement Tuesday, the Ministry explained that the improv»»»
WCM-Q launches expanded LifeHub project in Msheireb Downtown
Tribune News Network Doha 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 »»»
Qatar Foundation’s Earthna launches second edition of Earthna Prize
Tribune News Network Doha Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), a member of Qatar Foundation, has announced the launch of the second cycle of the Earthna Prize. Established under the leadership of Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, vice chairperson of Qatar Foundation, th»»»
QMC and MCQ sign pactto advance media talentdevelopment, innovation
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Media City Qatar (MCQ) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Qatar’s media ecosystem through talent development, support for content creators, and the promotion of innovation across the sector. The agreement reflects a sh»»»
QWSC and YoC to host winter sports activities for public from May 24
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Winter Sports Committee (QWSC), in collaboration with Years of Culture (YoC), will organise a new series of public winter sports activities at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena from May 24 to 26. The events come as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Cu»»»
Al Faisal Holding honours Ahmed Al Neamafor distinguished professional career in Group
Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Holding, one of the largest diversified private groups in Qatar and the region, held a recognition ceremony for Ahmed Al Neama in appreciation of his long professional career spanning nearly 20 years and his significant contributions throughout his tenure with th»»»
QMC CEO MEETS US EMBASSY CHARGE D’AFFAIRES
Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani met with Charge d’Affaires at the United States Embassy Doha Mo Barghouty on Tuesday. The meeting discussed bilateral relations in media and explored ways to boost them further. (QNA)»»»
Ooredoo launches operator‑led Zero Trust security solution for IoT devices
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has announced the launch of IoT SecureConnect, an operator‑led Zero Trust security solution designed specifically for connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices, marking a first-of-its-kind innovation in Qatar. »»»
Shura speaker holds talks with Georgia, Finland’s envoys
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met separately with Ambassador of Georgia to Qatar HE Varlam Avaliani and Ambassador of Finland to Qatar HE Juha Mustonen on Tuesday. During the two meetings, they discussed bilateral relations between Qatar and both Georgia and»»»
QU and HyperThink Systems honour innovators at QEA 2026
Tribune News Network Doha 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 digi»»»
AIWF celebrates 25th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey
Tribune News Network Doha Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) is celebrating the 25th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone in its journey as a leading global advocate for women’s economic empowerment, leadership and inclusion across the Middle East and North Africa and beyond.»»»
Sidra ensures uninterrupted care for baby with int’l coordination
Tribune News Network Doha A baby successfully received a custom 3D-printed cranial remodelling helmet, following a specialised procedure at Sidra Medicine and a rapid coordinated effort by multiple teams across borders. The case opens the door for future patients to benefit from faster, highly cust»»»
Qatar focuses on Strait of Hormuz unrestricted navigation restoration
He emphasised that Qatar’s position is focused on restoring unrestricted navigation in accordance with international law rather than changing the status quo in the strait. Although supply chains for essential commodities remain stable through contingency measures, he acknowledged that energy export»»»
PM urges all US-Iran crisis parties to engage with ongoing mediation efforts
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. The PM also received phone calls from Deputy Prime»»»
Qatar participates in high-level meeting on irregular migration
QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the high-level meeting on combating irregular migration, held on Tuesday in the Italian capital, Rome, with the participation of the Italian Republic, the Republic of Turkiye, and the State of Libya. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Mi»»»
UAE to 'accelerate' new oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz
DUBAI — The UAE is to fast-track construction of a new oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, official media said on Friday, after the Middle East war crippled exports through the vital waterway.The West-East Pipeline will double state oil giant ADNOC's capacity through Fujairah port and is e»»»
US, Iran trade threats as Tehran stages mass weddings for couples ready for 'sacrifice'
President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again, but Tehran's army threatened to open "new fronts" if he went ahead. In the capital, Iranian authorities held mass public weddings for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sa»»»
United States imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla activists - UPI.com
Some of the 20 ships taking part in an earlier Global Sumud Flotilla dock in September in the port in Barcelona. The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four activists linked to the flotilla, which has been attempting to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza. File Photo by Quique Garcia/FlEPA Ma»»»
UAE air defences intercept six drones over past 48 hours
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that over the past 48 hours, UAE air defence systems successfully detected and intercepted six hostile drones that attempted to target civilian and vital areas in the country. The air defence forces successfully intercepted and neutralised the hostil»»»
UAE says attack on Barakah nuclear plant a ‘red line’ as UN Security Council holds emergency session
NEW YORK: The UAE warned the UN Security Council on Tuesday that attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities are a “red line,” after a drone strike near the Barakah nuclear power plant triggered an emergency meeting requested by Bahrain amid mounting regional tensions. Addressing the UNSC, UAE Ambassado»»»
Arsenal wins its first Premier League title in 22 years after Man City draws with Bournemouth
Arsenal was crowned Premier League champion for the first time since 2004 on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth. The result put an end to City’s title challenge with one round of the season go. Pep Guardiola’s team needed to win at the Vitality Stadium to take it down to the fi»»»
Hezbollah Fighter Kills Israeli Army Officer near Borders
In a remarkable development that pushed the Zionist circles into the quagmire of worries and fears, a Hezbollah fighter managed to infiltrate into Al-Qawzah border village, South Lebanon, in order to carry out a precise operation. The target was an Israeli army officer who commands the soldiers sup»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:30 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:30 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with a loit»»»
Business - Elon Musk loses his court battle against Sam Altman's OpenAI, but vows to keep fighting
A California court ruled on Monday that Elon Musk has waited too long to file a lawsuit against OpenAI's leadership accusing them of misleading the public about their plans to transform the once charity into a for-profit entity. Also in the business news this Tuesday, Standard Chartered cuts thousa»»»
EU vows support for farmers hit by Iran war fertiliser price spikes
STRASBOURG, France — The European Union will release emergency funds to help farmers deal with soaring fertiliser costs caused by the Iran war, under plans to support the sector unveiled Tuesday.Brussels has been under pressure to take action to blunt the impact of the Middle East crisis on agricul»»»
JCIF launches JD50m Manara Ventures fund to boost tech innovation
AMMAN — The Jordan Capital and Investment Fund (JCIF) on Tuesday announced the official launch of Manara Ventures, an investment fund valued at JD50 million ($70.5 million) aimed at supporting high-potential Jordanian technology and innovation companies.The fund, which is registered in Abu Dhabi Gl»»»
Replay: Trump addresses Iran war and FRANCE 24's analysis
Rewatch as Trump addresses Cuba and the war in Iran amid stalled talks between Washington and Tehran, and analysis from FRANCE 24.»»»
Three dead in San Diego shooting as police investigate possible hate crime
Police were investigating a shooting in the US state of California as a hate crime on May 19 after a pair of teenage gunmen killed three people at a mosque&nbs»»»
Kentucky primary tests Trump's hold on Republican base
President Donald Trump is targeting one of his strongest critics within the Republican Party: Representative Thomas Massie, currently running in a primary race in Kentucky. The contest has become the most expensive US House of representatives p»»»
Trump says holding off on strike on Iran at request of Gulf allies
After issuing thinly veiled threats against Iran over the weekend, US President Trump appeared to strike a different tone on May 18. He described ongoing peace talks wit»»»
Iran warns it could open up 'new fronts' in war after US threatens ‘large-scale assault’
Washington and Tehran continued to trade threats Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he could launch a fresh assault on Iran if a deal wasn't forthcoming in the next few days. The Islamic Republic in return warned it was prepared to open up "new fronts" in the event of a renewed US attack.»»»