Cuba is imposing emergency austerity measures as a deepening fuel and power crisis grips the island. With oil supplies cut and US pressure mounting, authorities have shortened the work week, reduced transport services, and closed some tourist sites. Residents are facing long walks home, power cuts,»»»

Haiti has lacked elected national officials for three years, with a Transitional Presidential Council nominally in charge. Despite this, armed gangs control large parts of the country, including areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The council’s mandate ends today, yet there is no clear plan for s»»»

A Filipino expat in the UAE has won Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery, and the timing couldn’t have been more significant.Marvin Jacob Ida, who has been a resident for more than a decade, hit the Lucky Day category prize on his very first attempt. The win comes at a particularly meaningful time, as his »»»

Pakistani Shiite Muslims attend a protest against the suicide bombing that killed dozens at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Islamabad on Friday. Photo by Arshad Arbab/EPA Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Investigators arrested four suspects, including the alleged mastermind, in Friday's mosque bombing that killed 31 and »»»

The chief executive of the Washington Post is stepping down, the newspaper has announced, days after overseeing mass lay-offs. Will Lewis said it was the right time to leave, saying in a message to staff that was shared online that "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the paper's future. O»»»

Wallace Nagedzi Watts had been going to Seahawks games for almost three decades when a historical discovery helped supercharge his fandom - and deepened his connection to his indigenous roots. "It kind of changed my whole life," says Watts, a prominent fan of the American football team who goes by »»»

Dubai: For high-net-worth travellers, convenience and continuity are becoming as important as the destinations themselves. Fully curated private jet journeys around the world are gaining traction, and a Dubai-based company has entered the space with a 22-day experience priced at $125,000. Sign up f»»»

"He didn't flinch when the request came in." These are the words of a royal source, when asked if Prince William had shown any resistance to the UK government's request for him to visit Saudi Arabia. "He takes his role as Prince of Wales very seriously, so when the government asks, he goes," the so»»»

A few months ago Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams were both working as waiters. Now they are the stars of Heated Rivalry, one of the most talked about shows in the world. Adapted from a novel by Canadian author Rachel Reid, who writes "sexually explicit queer romance novels about hockey players",»»»

In France, all eyes are on Jack Lang, who has been summoned to the Quai d’Orsay tomorrow. The president of the Arab World Institute and his daughter, Caroline Lang, are both the subject of an investigation by the financial prosecutor’s office for aggravated money laundering linked to tax fraud. Fra»»»

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie and her family have released a new video pleading for the safe return of their mother. "We received your message, and we understand," Guthrie said in the video posted to Instagram on Saturday evening, as she is flanked by her two siblings. "We beg you now to return o»»»

Dubai: Buying off-plan property has become one of the most popular ways to enter Dubai’s housing market, appealing to first-time buyers, long-term residents and investors looking to spread payments over several years. The model offers lower entry prices, flexible payment plans and the potential for»»»

Investigators towed a car and obtained video footage of a vehicle of interest but have no firm leads on the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie, 84, after she went missing from her Tucson home early Sunday morning. Image by the Department of Justice/FBI Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Investigators towed a vehicle and se»»»

Manila: Tropical storm Basyang (international name Penha), the second storm to hit the Philippines in 2026, caused at least 12 deaths, mainly from landslides and drowning in Mindanao. The storm brought heavy rains in northern Mindanao, affecing more than 232,000 people residing in 517 villages in R»»»

The lead singer and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold, has died after a battle with cancer, the rock band announced on X. He was 47. "He will be deeply missed and forever remembered," the band said in a statement on Saturday. The band is best known for 2000s rock hits like Kryptonite, Here Wi»»»

Ukraine’s power grid operator says a massive Russian attack has knocked out electricity across the country, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that more than 400 drones and 40 missiles were involved. Officials say that in recent weeks hundreds of thousands of people have been left without he»»»

In the early hours of Saturday, Russia carried out another series of crippling aerial attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the assault involved more than 400 drones and around 40 missiles. The strikes hit two thermal power stations as well as crucial p»»»

The United States wants Kyiv and Moscow to end the nearly four-year war by June, and has offered to host talks between the two sides next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, h»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The longstanding relations between Iran and Qatar have consistently been founded on mutual respect, good neighbourliness, and deep historical, cultural, and human ties, Ambassador of Iran to Qatar HE Dr Ali Salehabadi has said. He noted that, in recent years, these relations ha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Downtown Doha has wrapped up its winter season as the premier destination for residents and tourists across the GCC, recording 5 million visits since November 2025 until the first week of February. The district has emerged as a go-to winter hub, presenting a mix o»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, in its 25th edition, held at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy. The ceremony was attended by a number of heads of state and government, senior officials, as well a»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The recently concluded Web Summit Qatar 2026 has been described as “highly successful” by the Ambassador of Switzerland to the State of Qatar, HE Florence Tinguely. While she had attended the event previously, this year’s experience was particularly encouraging, HE Florence Tin»»»

Darlene Regis Breaking new ground in the region, the first-ever Batang PBA Middle East Tournament officially kicked off in Qatar, marking its debut outside the Philippines. Hundreds of young Filipino basketball players from across the GCC — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, and Kuwait — gath»»»

Darlene Regis The voice behind the legendary Filipino band Side A – Joey G – will be serenading fans in Qatar on February 14, bringing timeless hits to SeñorRitas Tex Mex at Lusail Cielo Hotel, Doha, for a one-night live performance starting at 9:30 PM. Presented by Cosmopolitan Events, the event p»»»

Darlene Regis Two decades of hoops and hospitality, the Inter-Hotel Basketball League (IHBL) is hitting a major milestone in 2026, marking its 20th edition since its founding in 2006. Initially led by Filipino basketball arbiters, the league was created to give hotel employees a platform for sports»»»

Tribune News Network Doha HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, met with a number of US officials during an official visit to Washington. During the visit, Al Sayed held meetings with Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security; »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 17th Al Jazeera Forum reflects the growing importance of intellectual and media platforms in analyzing major global transformations and examining the political and media landscape during critical periods, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Jazeera Media Network H»»»

QNA Washington Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) participated in the 2026 Global Faith Forum (GFF), held in Washington, under the theme: “Building a culture of kindness for the common good”. DICID was represented by its Chairman of the Board of Directors HE Prof. Ibrahim Sal»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognised the outstanding academic performance of 182 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.Addressing students at the event, Dean Michael Trick said t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) recently participated in the Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme ‘Media in an evolving World’, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The forum brought together more than 300 promin»»»

West Bay Medicare marked a significant milestone with an exclusive private event titled ‘A Legacy of Care’, celebrating the group’s growth and evolution alongside the launch of three specialised clinics — Aesthetiqa for aesthetic and plastic surgery, Bond for neurosurgery and orthopedics, and Kinet»»»

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted its annual Festival of Cultures, a vibrant celebration of the university’s rich diversity and commitment to global engagement. The festival was attended by Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, president of UDST and distinguished g»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity achieved a series of notable humanitarian and development accomplishments in Kenya during 2025, despite ongoing challenges facing the country such as refugee crises, drought, and high poverty rates. The total number of beneficiaries from its various intervent»»»

Tribune News Network Doha David Beckham attended the Art Basel Café Presented by Visit Qatar activation at the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, held at M7 and the Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha, where Visit Qatar is participating as Lead Partner. He explored the hospitality-led»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness Office at Qatar University (QU) organised a training workshop titled ‘Analytical Thinking Skills in the University Workplace: From Data Collection to Decision-Making’. The workshop was attended by staff members from the Departme»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Director-General of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) Fahad Hamad Al Sulaiti has visited the 10th Disaster Management Camp (DMC-10), held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani»»»

Unvaccinated young people account for most of the nation's 733 measles cases reported on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. File Photo by Yurko Dyachyshyn/UNICEF Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Federal health officials reported 145 new measles cases amid outbreaks across 20 states over the»»»

Manila: Tropical storm Basyang (international name Penha), the second storm to hit the Philippines in 2026, caused at least 12 deaths, mainly from landslides and drowning in Mindanao. The storm affected over 232,000 people residing in 517 villages in Region 10, Region 6 (Western Visayas), Negros Is»»»

The Department of Defense will also review partnerships with other universities. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said this week that the Department of Defense will end its education programs for active-duty soldiers at Harvard University because of its "woke" ideology, and that the Pentagon will »»»

Washington, 8 Feb (SANA) U.S. hedge funds are experiencing a decline in investor interest for the first time since 2023, amid the continued impact of high tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in April, according to a CNN analysis. The report said investors are increasingly shifting away from t»»»

Thousands of reeds, foam and plastic waste were seen floating in the Thermaic Gulf on Saturday, alarming residents in the northern port city of Thessaloniki. Pollution was visible all the way from the port promenade to the Thessaloniki Concert Hall on the other end of the bay. Passersby described t»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the targeting of a relief convoy operated by the World Food Programme in North Kordofan state in the sisterly Republic of the Sudan, considering it an egregious violation of international humanitarian law principles. A statement by the Ministry of For»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the targeting of a relief convoy operated by the World Food Programme in North Kordofan state in the sisterly Republic of the Sudan, considering it an egregious violation of international humanitarian law principles. A statement by the Ministry of For»»»

DOHA: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Jazeera Media Network His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani has emphasized that the 17th Al Jazeera Forum reflects the growing importance of intellectual and media platforms in analyzing major global transformations and examining the politica»»»

Tunis, Feb 7 (TAP) - The first batch of Chinese buses arrived on Saturday at La Goulette port, under an international deal to acquire 461 new buses that will serve all governorates of the Tunisian Republic, according to a Ministry of Transport press...»»»

Tunis, Feb 7 (TAP) - Proceedings of the Central Committee of the Tunisia Forward movement continued on Saturday for the second consecutive day.The meeting is being held, February 6-8 in Hammamet, Nabeul governorate.Secretary-General Abid Briki...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), in collaboration with Microsoft, has announced the launch of its "AI Agent Factory," an integrated digital platform designed to develop, manage, and deploy intelligent solutions based on AI agents, contributing to enhanced efficiency of gov»»»

DOHA: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) recently participated in the Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme ‘Media in an evolving World’, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The forum brought together more than 300 prominent media profession»»»