Rome: India's growing economic and strategic importance is driving deeper engagement with Europe, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt said, noting that Swedish industries are preparing to expand into India following the India-European Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In a conversation with ANI, Bil»»»

Oman’ Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said there is an “urgent need” to free commercial vessels stranded along the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Arsenio Dominguez, head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). “We focused on the maritime challenge in the Strait of Hormuz, the importanc»»»

NAIROBI: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for reforming the international system to grant African nations broader representation in global governance. He made the remarks as he today officially opened new office facilities and laid the foundation stone for a major conference complex at »»»

Elon Musk, and more than a dozen other U.S. business executives, will accompany President Donald Trump on his trip to Beijing this week as part of a wide-ranging summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. File photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will be »»»

Washington DC: The United States on Monday (local time) designated 12 individuals and entities for their role in enabling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China. In a press statement shared on Monday, the Treasury Department accused the IRGC of using»»»

South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePumza Fihlani Getty ImagesCyril Ramaphosa has served as the president of South Africa since 2018 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will legally challenge a report »»»

BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers emphasised the importance of strengthening relations with the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council during their monthly meeting in Brussels on Monday. Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced the outcome in a »»»

Tribune News Network Doha and Mexico City Qatar’s Years of Culture (YoC) initiative is presenting a major cultural programme in Mexico City this summer, using art, film, football history and photography to mark the official launch of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture in Mexico. Inspi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Class of 2026 at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) leaves behind more than transcripts and diplomas. It leaves behind anthologies, dialogue and initiatives that have reshaped what it means to be a Qatari student on a global stage, a graduating class defined not onl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Sports and Youth has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, to strengthen national partnerships that support youth empowerment and their readiness for the evolving needs of the labour m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised a vibrant International Labour Day celebration titled “Rang Tarang 2026” on May 8 at ICC Ashoka Hall. The colourful and heartwarming event paid tribute to the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Skills Development Centre (SDC) recently hosted a memorable musical evening titled “Forever Asha – A Musical Tribute” at its Maestro Hall in New Salata, celebrating the extraordinary seven-decade-long musical journey of legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) organised a colorful and culturally enriching evening titled “Nrityanjali – Wednesday Fiesta” on May 6 at ICC Ashoka Hall, bringing together members of the Indian community in Qatar for a grand celebration of India’s rich artistic tradition»»»

NEW YORK: Gold prices rose in volatile trading today as investors look ahead to critical US inflation data scheduled for release later this week. Market participants are awaiting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday and the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Wednesday for further clues on the Feder»»»

Associate Justice Samuel Alito signed the extension of a stay that blocks a lower court ruling restricting nationwide access to abortion pills from taking effect. File Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ordered Monday that the stay blocking a lower court ru»»»

CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has condemned in the strongest terms the blatant Iranian attacks on the territories of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, and the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law. In a sta»»»

QNA Baghdad Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced it is pressing ahead with the strategic Basra-Haditha pipeline project to secure alternative oil export routes amid rising regional instability and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry warned that relying solely on southern export terminals h»»»

Al Mahmoud said the strategy also aimed to tackle non-communicable diseases, including obesity and diabetes, through greater public awareness, preventive programmes and early screening initiatives. He added that the government continues efforts to develop the national health insurance system, impro»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Doha Marketing Services Co. (DOMASCO), Qatar’s Honda dealership, has announced the recall of Honda Odyssey models from 2018 to 2022. The recall is due to the possible unintended deployment of the curtain and»»»

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar HE Adish Mammadov on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them in areas of common interest. (QNA)»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi on Monday met with Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland (non-resident) to Qatar HE Alison Milton, on the occasion of the end of her tenure. The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked the a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation (ALF) in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality (MoM) represented by the Public Parks Department and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), held the closing ceremony of the ‘Farm your Countr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a new humanitarian intervention for internally displaced persons (IDPs) from El Fasher and Greater Darfur in Sudan’s Khartoum State. Supported by a Qatari donor, the organisation’s field teams in Omdurman delivered food, shelter, and non-»»»

Tribune News Network Doha MES Indian School, Abu Hamour Branch (MESIS) celebrated its investiture ceremony for 2026-27. The event was held in the presence of Chief Guest Ashraf Sharafudheen, director of academics, MES Governing Board. He “motivated our young leaders to lead with vision, confidence,»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice has launched a new electronic system for managing internal audit operations as part of activities marking the Global Internal Audit Awareness Month. The event, organised in cooperation with the State Audit Bureau, was held under the patronage of Justice Minister and»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) organised a ceremony to honour the fourth batch of employees who successfully completed the Authority’s accredited training programmes, in the presence of President of Ashghal HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, along with a number »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion of Package 2 of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa. The achievement reflects the Authority’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency of the road network and»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Creatives Amplified, Qatar’s homegrown premium public relations agency, has concluded the successful inauguration of ‘Taking Back the City’, a CSR initiative dedicated to championing Qatar’s thriving brands and creative sector. The debut edition, which focused on the jewel»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has received a donation from Al Takaful General in support of the society’s awareness programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting cancer prevention, early detection and public health awareness within the community. The donation was presented du»»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange main index closed Monday's trading session up 43.38 points to reach 11,158.45 points, with total trading valued at SAR 7.7 billion. A total of 319 million shares were traded during the session, with 135 companies recording gains, while 112 companies registered decli»»»

Since the last quarter of 2024, the Lebanese state has been undergoing one of the most critical phases in its history regarding national sovereignty. An analysis of the political performance of the Presidency of the Republic and the executive authority from the ceasefire on 27 November 2024 up to t»»»

LONDON: King Abdullah of Jordan on Monday visited the country’s Eastern Military Region Command, which has reported several successful efforts to thwart threats originating from Syria and Iraq in recent weeks, as part of broader efforts to protect national security. The king reviewed the operationa»»»

Brussels, May.11 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said that Syria participated on Monday in the launch of the high-level political dialogue with European partners in Brussels, describing the move as an important step toward inaugurating a new phase of rela»»»

ROME: Armed vessels linked to the Libyan coast guard opened fire Monday on a humanitarian rescue ship shortly after it saved about 90 migrants from an overcrowded wooden boat in the Mediterranean, the group operating the vessel said. Sea-Watch, a German nongovernmental organization, said its ship —»»»

TARIJA: A Bolivian court on Monday reissued a warrant for the arrest of former president Evo Morales on charges of trafficking a minor after he failed to show up for the start of his trial. Bolivia’s first Indigenous president is accused of fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that he plans to “wean” his country off US financial aid within the next decade, while blaming social media “manipulation” for declining public support for his country among Americans. Israel is the largest recipient of aggregate US foreign aid »»»

Tunis, May 11 (TAP) - A working meeting recently held by Chargé d’affaires a.i. at the Tunisian Embassy in Italy, Mohamed Hedi Chihaoui, with Gianmarco Giorda, Director General of the Italian National Automotive Industry Association (ANFIA), was...»»»

TARIJA: A Bolivian court on Monday reissued a warrant for the arrest of former president Evo Morales on charges of trafficking a minor after he failed to show up for the start of his trial. Bolivia’s first Indigenous president is accused of fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria said two soldiers were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in the country’s northeast on Monday, while a military source told AFP investigations were underway to identify the perpetrators. In recent months, Syria’s new Islamist government has expanded its control to parts»»»

During an Oval Office press conference on Monday, President Donald Trump announced a raft of new programs to help mothers, and fathers, to become parents and successfully navigate the early years of having children. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump »»»

DUBAI: The last message Deyaa’s family received came through a borrowed satellite phone as he crossed the Mediterranean Sea. “Mama, I am Deyaa. I am fine.” It was Aug. 24, 2014. Two days later, the boat he was on sank off the Libyan coast. He was never found. Deyaa, a Syrian photographer and father»»»

By Khaled Amin Last Sunday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated the construction process of east-Portsaid’s new harbor and many other projects, with way-bigger scales than of the enormous new Suez Canal. Egypt has been put under consistent economic pressure ever since the 2011th uprisings; i»»»

Dubai: Crypto.com has become the first virtual asset service provider in the UAE to secure a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, a landmark approval that will allow the company to offer regulated digital asset payment services to government entities across the co»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark this week on a multi-nation tour to the United Arab Emirates and four European countries, including Norway where he will attend a bilateral summit, officials said Monday. Modi will start his whirlwind tour from UAE -- where a 4.5 million-strong Indian»»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) The Chargé d’Affaires of the EU Delegation to Syria, Michael Ohnmacht, said Monday that the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum in Brussels marks an important step toward strengthening coordination between Syria and donor countries on social and economic recovery. Speaking »»»

Riyadh: GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised the Gulf states for building a development model that balances cultural identity with global openness, saying Gulf Cooperation Council nations have strengthened their regional and international influence through deeper political, economi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in the United Kingdom on an official visit, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. During the visit, Prince Faisal is scheduled to meet with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper»»»

An illegal Israeli settlement outpost is seen in the Judean Desert between Jerusalem and Jericho on Saturday in the West Bank. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- The European Union came to an agreement Monday to sanction Israeli settlers in the West Bank for acts of violence a»»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova held talks with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, focusing on the implementation of Corridor No. 8, transport and energy connectivity, and cooperation in the field of defence, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said on its websi»»»