DAMASCUS: Armed groups in Syria’s southern Sweida governorate have completely closed the highway linking the city to Damascus, state news agency SANA reported on Saturday, as a US envoy voiced concern over the groups’ conduct and warned against the mistaken belief that Washington supports them. Qut»»»

The Pentagon has designated cultural programs linked to China’s Confucius Institute as a national security threat, according to US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. He claims that the centers, which largely offer Chinese language courses on American college and university campuses, serve as a front fo»»»

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WASHINGTON: Less than two weeks before US midterm elections, the Department of Justice has warned election officials across California they could be targets of federal “scrutiny” if they refuse to help identify suspected noncitizens on voter rolls and set aside their mail ballots pending citizenshi»»»

RALEIGH, N.C.: In 2022, Democrat Wiley Nickel ran as a moderate and narrowly won North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District by about 9,000 votes. Two years later, the current congressman, Republican Brad Knott, ran as a conservative and coasted into the US House by more than 70,000 votes. Voters »»»

Beijing, Oct. 24 (SANA) China expressed firm opposition to a US Treasury proposal to expand and intensify restrictions on outbound investment in China, considering it a discriminatory measure and an overuse of the national security concept, Xinhua reported. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Co»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, in partnership with Unravel, the world’s first video commerce platform for travel and lifestyle, has introduced an innovative travel discovery and hotel booking experience for QIB cardholders directly through the QIB »»»

QNA DOHA The 9th World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), begins on Sunday under the theme ‘Investing in the Future’. It will run until October 27. On Saturday, Doha held a ceremony to raise the flags of the State of Qatar and »»»

Tribune News Network Nagoya Qatar formally received the Asian Para Games Flag at the closing ceremony of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, marking the transition to Doha as the next host of the Asian Para Games in 2030. The handover follows Qatar’s receipt of the Asian Games Flag earlier this»»»

Tribune News Network Seoul Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud held separate meetings with Minister of Health of Tunisia Dr Mustapha Ferjani, Minister of Health of Turkey Prof Kemal Memişoğlu, and Minister of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea Dr Jeong Eun Kyeong. T»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar continues to play a vital role in seeking diplomatic solutions to the ongoing regional crisis, with its longstanding mediation efforts and established channels of trust remaining important in efforts to ease tensions, according to Dr Sara Pantuliano CMG, chief executive »»»

QNA Doha Chairperson of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani led a high-level visit to Paris strengthening Qatar–France bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in international development and humanitarian assistance. Building on the longstanding relations »»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha France and Qatar have agreed to deepen strategic partnership across defence, energy security, investment and education, while stepping up diplomatic efforts to resolve regional conflicts, following the French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Doha at the invitation of»»»

Darlene Regis Las Damas de Rizal-Qatar officially established its chapter on September 12, 2026, bringing together Filipino women committed to promoting the ideals and legacy of Philippine national hero Dr José Rizal through education, service and solidarity. Held under the theme “Honoring the Past»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Qatar and the Republic of Korea have built a strong partnership spanning energy, infrastructure, trade, technology, education, healthcare and cultural exchange. The relationship reflects their shared commitment to development, innovation and international cooperation. HE Jeepio»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino heritage took centre stage at the Philippines Food, Music, Culture and Arts Festival held at Bait Al Sulaity, bringing together food, music, traditional dances and visual arts in a celebration of cultural identity and Filipino-Qatari friendship. Organised by Qatar’s Ministry »»»

Darlene Regis Doha Fashion Summit 2026: Threads of Fashion brought together international designers, models and creative talents at Pullman Doha West Bay, celebrating cultural diversity, individuality and Qatar’s growing fashion scene. Produced by Mansoor Abdul Majeed, the event highlighted the rol»»»

Tribune News Network London The achievements of the alumni of Qatar Foundation’s schools and universities, in Qatar and beyond, are the greatest testament to its belief and investment in quality education as their paths and careers show how combining a unique learning experience with their skills a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) brought together residency programme directors and senior healthcare leaders from across Qatar for an in-person event as part of its annual Visiting Professorship Programme (VPP). Held at WCM-Q and moderated by Dr. Ali Hallal, assistant»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar University (QU) Health Sector, through its Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) Research Network Group, conducted a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine for healthcare prof»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Security and the Interior of Belgium Bernard Quintin and his accompanying delegation visited the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security of the Ministry of Interior (MoI). The Belgian minister was welcomed by Director-General of Coasts and Borders Security Staff Colo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar participated as a Platinum Sponsor of the Doha International Conference on AI and Security, which was held during Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al T»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Creates (QC) has announced a keynote QC Talks conversation featuring Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Her Highness Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, president and director of Sharjah Art Foundation»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art on Saturday opened What Lingers in the Artist’s Mind, a major exhibition exploring more than seven decades of Iraqi artistic thought and experimentation through the story of the Baghdad Modern Art Group and the ideas that transformed moder»»»

QUNEITRA: Israeli forces detained three people during an incursion into northern Quneitra countryside on Saturday, according to Syria’s state news agency SANA, as Damascus renewed calls for international action to halt Israeli operations on its territory. A force comprising several military vehicle»»»

KYIV: A small city in southern Ukraine, cut off for months by fighting, is set to get a brief pause in the 4 1/2-year-old war so that aid can get in and residents can get out. US first lady Melania Trump brokered the localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine around Oleshky, a Russian-occupied »»»