Ashraf Siddiqui The Russian Cultural Week concluded on a high note at Darb Al Saai, offering residents and visitors in Qatar a vibrant celebration of heritage, art, and friendship. The event was inaugurated last Thursday by HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Culture, alon»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has issued a new circular outlining instructions to regulate the enrolment and transfer of students in public schools for the upcoming academic year 2026-2027. These instructions are intended to streamline procedures for parents and en»»»

ATP/TNN Doha Carlos Alcaraz roused a big finish to secure progress in straight sets while Jannik Sinner got the better of Alexi Popyrin in top two matches of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Wednesday under lights. World number one Alcaraz overcame V»»»

Agencies New Delhi One of the world’s most high-profile gatherings on artificial intelligence (AI) has opened in India, with analysts saying it could shift the focus from the race to build ever more powerful models to the challenge of deploying them at scale. As policymakers and tech executives con»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the holy month of Ramadan 2026/1447 AH begins, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiates the activities of its annual Ramadan Campaign. Under the theme “Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive”, the drive involves numerous humanitarian projects and charitable initia»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 11th Annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Student Association Forum at Qatar University (QU) marked a significant milestone in the ongoing development of collaborative health profession education. The forum brought together students, health professionals, educators»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by the Private Associations and Institutions Department, in collaboration with the Excellence Centre for Training and Consulting at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, organised a special panel discussion titled “Privat»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Siraj, an initiative of Qatar Foundation’s (QF’s) Pre-University Education (PUE), launched its special Ramadan edition for children in Qatar and across the Arab world, featuring five episodes that highlight the meanings of the Names of Allah. Each episode explores one of t»»»

One of Donald Trump's most senior economic advisers has said a group of economists should be "disciplined" for a Federal Reserve study which argued that US firms and consumers have borne the brunt of the president's tariffs. National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said the report, publishe»»»

Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman whose husband was convicted of inviting dozens of men to rape her unconscious body, has released her memoir, recounting the horrors she endured and why she chose to go public in a trial that shocked the world. Released in 22 languages worldwide, "A ​H»»»

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Eight skiers died and one is missing from a group of 15 people completing a three-day backcountry tour in California's Tahoe National Forest when an avalanche struck, local law enforcement said Wednesday. Local emergency services received a 911 call at 11:30 a.m. PST on Tuesday to »»»

Rescue teams combing through the backcountry of California's Lake Tahoe region say they have found the bodies of eight skiers who went missing in an avalanche on Tuesday. The search for a final missing skier continues but that person is presumed dead, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said at a ne»»»

Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said he does not agree with an elected member of his party who claimed that Canada was harming its relationship with the US by throwing an "anti-American hissy fit". Jamil Jivani, a Conservative MP from Ontario, made the remark in an interview with righ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first weekend of the holy month of Ramadan has arrived, carrying with it a pleasant mix of activities. Old Souq Bazaar Until April 30, 2026 10am - 10pm Tawar Mall Tawar Mall invites you to enjoy the From Our Homeland Productive Families Markets Exhibition hosted at the Old Souq Baz»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Ramadan Blitz Chess Championship, organized by the Qatar Chess Association and the Doha Youth Center, will begin Thursday, with the participation of 70 players. The internationally rated tournament aims to promote chess in Qatar and provide a strong competitiv»»»

Authorities in the German state of Lower Saxony have designated the local chapter of the right-wing AfD party a surveillance priority, citing what they called “extremist” tendencies. Founded in 2013, Alternative for Germany (AfD) espouses a tough stance on migration and opposes Berlin’s support for»»»

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar increased in late trading on Wednesday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, went up 0.56 percent to 97.702 at 3 p.m. (2000 GMT). In late New York trading, the euro lost to 1.1788 dollars from 1.1845 dollars in the previous session, and t»»»

1 of 2 | Traffic moves down Seventh Avenue in Times Square in New York City on December 26. On Wednesday, a coalition of environmental groups sued the EPA, saying its new emissions rules go against decades of government policy and science. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 18 (U»»»

At the very least, if we analyze the situation without speculating about intentions or disregarding the overwhelming evidence before us, U.S. President Donald Trump appears determined to continue pursuing a negotiated agreement with Iran rather than resorting to military action at this stage—someth»»»

The Sharjah Police General Headquarters has won three awards at the seventh edition of the Minister of Interior Excellence Award 2026, held at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Lt. Gen. Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Sharjah Police sec»»»

Sharjah Police has launched its Ramadan awareness programme, “Aman Ya Ramadan”, in cooperation with the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, as part of efforts to promote public safety and encourage positive community behaviour during the Holy Month. The programme will air throughout Ramadan on Sharjah »»»

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Shein over suspicions that the online retail giant has violated the EU's Digital Services Act. The probe comes months after the online retail giant came under fire for allowing child-like sex dolls to be sold on its site. But first, Fra»»»

Authorities have scrapped plans to lease the two main sand beaches on the tiny island of Ano Koufonissi to businesses that planned to set up sun loungers and umbrellas there, ending their free and unrestricted use by the public. The Finance Ministry, which is responsible for leasing Greece’s once p»»»

The government has cleared a key legal hurdle for issuing traffic fines through cameras installed on public transport and major Athens roads, following the publication of two decisions on the transparency platform Diavgeia. The decisions, signed by the head of the Road Surveillance and Safety Syste»»»

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Egypt is preparing for the pilot implementation of its universal health insurance system in Minya as part of the second phase of the nationwide initiative aimed at broadening healthcare coverage and enhancing service quality, Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said. The Health Ministry reporte»»»

Satellite images show that Iran has recently built a concrete shield over a new facility at a sensitive military site and covered it in soil, experts say, advancing work at a location reportedly bombed by Israel in 2024 amid tensions with the US. Images also show that Iran has buried tunnel entranc»»»

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will review Moderna's mRNA 1010 flu vaccine for older adults, which could make it available ahead of the traditional cold and flu season at the end of 2026, the drugmaker announced on Wednesday. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Mod»»»

CARACAS: Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodriguez has received in Caracas Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The prime minister conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Ham»»»

Doha, Qatar: Messenger.com announced that starting April 2026, the website will no longer be available for messaging. In a notice published on the Messenger website, the company also said that the Messenger desktop application is no longer available. The platform explained that once Messenger.com i»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received at Lusail Palace a group of well-wishers on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. HH the Amir received Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, sheikhs, ministers, undersecretar»»»

Iranians have returned to the streets this week to mourn those killed by security forces during last month's anti-government demonstrations, sparking some new crackdowns in an echo of the 1979 revolution that brought down the US-backed Shah. The anti-Shah revolutionaries turned Shiite Muslim memori»»»

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Eleven people have been arrested for deadly attack on a far-right student activist at a protest last week in Lyon, France. Quentin Deranque, 23, died Saturday after he sustained a severe brain injury from the attack. Prosecutor Thierry Dran said Deranque had been "thrown to the gro»»»

Some fruit industry analysts say the boom in Chilean cherries may have peaked and that weaker demand in China, the main export market for the fruit, could force producers to rethink supply levels. File Photo by Benjamin Hernandez/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Chile's cherry industry faces a»»»

Dubai: Morocco’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that Thursday, February 19, will mark the first day of Ramadan, following the confirmed sighting of the crescent moon. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, the ministry said it had observed the Ramadan crescent after s»»»

Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Tehran was "drafting" a framework for future talks with the United States, as the US energy secretary said Washington would stop Iran's nuclear ambitions "one way or another". Diplomatic efforts are underway to avert the possibility of US mi»»»

As Hamas moves to strike armed gangs operating in areas of the Gaza Strip under Israeli army control, the groups are responding with defiance, stepping up efforts to recruit young men and expand their ranks. Videos posted on social media show training exercises and other activities, signaling that »»»

Supporters of Hezbollah shout slogans during a protest organized by the group under the slogan "The entire country is resistance" outside the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 4. The demonstrators condemned the ongoing Israel»»»

The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered an immigration services company to refund Dh92,886 to a client after finding that the firm breached its contractual obligations, in addition to paying Dh10,000 in compensation and annual interest of 5 per cent from the date the judgment becomes final un»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia considers new restrictions against Cuba unacceptable, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "We are in a special period now, with new sanctions. You know how we feel about this. We will not accept anything like that," Putin said during a meeting with Cuban Fo»»»

Saudi Arabia’s push to localize half of its defense spending under Vision 2030 is drawing deeper commitments from US defense giant Lockheed Martin, which says it will expand local manufacturing, transfer advanced technologies, and further integrate the Kingdom into its global aerospace and defense »»»

It's unclear if an unruly passenger on board a Delta Air Lines will face charges after allegedly trying to enter the cockpit and possibly injuring another passenger. File Photo by John Dickerson/UPI | License Photo Feb. 18 (UPI) -- A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Atlanta was forced to turn aro»»»

Dubai is constantly updating and upgrading its road arterial system. On Feb 19, Thursday, the lane from Dubai towards Sharjah on Emirates Road will be closed at Bridge No. (7) as part of the Emirates Road enhancement works. Authorities have urged motorists to use alternative routes and adhere to tr»»»

Madrid: The exhibition of winning artworks from the Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition, Al Raqim, organised by the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, attracted a diverse international audience at the Córdoba Conference Palace, reflecting the growing presence of Arab»»»

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman vowed on Wednesday to uphold the rule of law in Bangladesh and overhaul the battered economy in his first speech to the nation since taking office. Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was sworn into office on Tuesday after a landslide election vict»»»

Tunis, Feb 18 (TAP) - Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ben Ayed on Wednesday received Czech Republic Ambassador to Tunisia Richard Kadlčák.The latter expressed his country's willingness to further foster friendship and cooperation...»»»

A shooting in a park in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato left one person dead and eight children wounded, local authorities said Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday in the city of San Francisco del Rincon claimed the life of a 36-year-old man. Guanajuato governor Libia Dennise Garcia on X den»»»

Tunis, Feb 18 (TAP) - The perception of the business climate among company executives remains broadly unfavourable, according to a recent survey published by the Tunisian Institute of Competitiveness and Quantitative Studies (ITCEQ). This trend is...»»»