J.D. Vance says UFOs are “demons,” vows to review files
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said aliens are in fact “demons,” vowing to dig into US government files on UFOs. He made the remarks in an interview with podcaster Benny Johnson released on Friday. Vance discussed the UFO files and government disclosures, saying he is “obsessed” with the topic, b»»»
Experts highlight energy security and supply chainrisks in post-war scenario
Tribune News Network Doha Energy, economic and geopolitical experts have underscored mounting risks to global supply chains and energy security amid escalating regional tensions during a high-level panel discussion organised by Gulf Times in collaboration with the Qatar Press Center. Held under the»»»
Qatar managed ongoingcrisis with efficiency and capability: Justice minister
Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadiaffirmed that Qatar has effectively managed the ongoing crisis with “efficiency, capability, awareness, and transparency” under the leadership of HH the Amir. In an interview with »»»
AMIR, Zelensky DISCUSS TIES, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the latest developments in regional and international affairs amid rising tensions in the region, including the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar and several regional countries, as wel»»»
Hezbollah fighters struck the Hanita Israeli occupation site with a squadron of attack drones: Military Media Statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters struck the Hanita Israeli occupation site with a squadron of attack drones: Military Media Statement 34 29-03-2026 01:12»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF soldiers, vehicles in Khallat Al-Ain in the town of Qantara with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF soldiers, vehicles in Khallat Al-Ain in the town of Qantara with a rocket barrage: Military »»»
Nepal's former prime minister arrested over protest crackdowns - UPI.com
The former prime minister of Nepal was arrested early Saturday for his role in protesters being killed by police during youth-led rallies in September 2025 that spread nationwide over social media bans, government corruption and a weak economy. File Photo by Narendra Shrestha/EPA March 28 (UPI) -- »»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the Nasharim base southeast of Haifa with a swarm of attack drones: Military Media Statement 30 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Nasharim base southeast of Haifa with a swarm of attack drones: Military Media Statement 30 28-03-2026 23:5»»»
Widespread floods hit Russia's Dagestan leaving 327,000 people with no electricity
Makhachkala: Authorities in Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan in southern Russia, declared a state of emergency on Saturday after the heavy rains that caused widespread flooding and power outages across the area, affecting hundreds of thousands of residents and damaging infrastru»»»
Qatar thwarts drone attack
QNA Doha The Ministry of Defence(MoD) announced on Saturday that the State of Qatar was targeted by a number of drones launched from Iran. In an official statement, the ministry confirmed that the Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted and neutralized all incoming drones before they could rea»»»
Al Khulaifi and EU representative review security situation in region
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed the developments in the region and its serio»»»
Ministry hosts training on evacuation to enhance student, staff safety
Held over four days at the Officers Club, the sessions targeted school principals, their deputies, and safety officials in public and private educational institutions, benefiting around 1,200 participants. The workshops focused on unifying response procedures when receiving alerts through the natio»»»
PM stresses need to stop Iranian attacks on Qatar
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Saturday received telephone calls from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeo»»»
IAM FILIPINA celebrates women of strength amid challenging times
Darlene Regis In honour of International Women’s Day, IAM FILIPINA hosted a virtual conference titled “Women of Strength: Rising in Challenging Times”, bringing together women from across the Middle East and beyond to foster unity, resilience, and hope. The online gathering provided a safe and insp»»»
Qatar marks Earth Hour
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar joined the global observance of Earth Hour on Saturday evening, as ministries, institutions, and prominent landmarks across the country switched off non-essential lights and electronic devices for one hour, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The initiative reflects Qatar’s ong»»»
QCS General Assembly endorses Dr. Khalid bin Jabr as chairman
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting for the year ending 2025, chaired by Dr Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani, chairman of the Board, and attended by members of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, under the supervision of the Regulatory Auth»»»
JhungTech: Qatar’s ‘Hagis King’ connecting Filipinos with fun, food, and deals
Darlene Regis Everywhere he goes, Jhung Cañero — popularly known online as JhungTech or simply Jhung — draws attention and warm greetings from the Filipino community. Known affectionately as the “Hagis (Throwing) King of Qatar,” Jhung’s hilarious signature item-throwing antics and infectious humor »»»
PM, Egyptian FM discuss ways to resolve regional disputes
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty on Saturday. The meeting addressed the developments of the military escalation in the region a»»»
Qatari Ministry of Defence announces successful interception of drone attack from Iran
DOHA, 28th March, 2026 (WAM) - The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced that the State of Qatar was targeted on Saturday by a number of drones launched from Iran. In a statement, the ministry said that the Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted all the drones.»»»
Top of the slop? The Sora slide could trigger an AI avalanche
OpenAI has unexpectedly shut down Sora, its generative AI video model. Despite a surge of initial popularity, the tech was dogged by controversy and copyright issues and proved prohibitively expensive. In a significant blow to OpenAI, a $1 billion December 2025 deal to allow Sora users to generate »»»
Israeli jets break sound barrier over Beirut, Metn, Keserwan, Bekaa
Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier over Beirut and several areas on Saturday night, state media reported, as residents heard loud booms reverberate across the city and in the mountains. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported Israeli planes breaking the sound barrier several times,»»»
Prime minister meets Egyptian foreign minister
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met on Saturday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE DrBadr Abdelatty. The meeting addressed the developments of the militar»»»
Education Ministry announces school hours for kindergartens, primary, preparatory, and secondary levels
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced via a social media post the approved school hours for kindergartens and public schools. The timings are as follows: Kindergarten: 7am – 12:30pm Primary School: 7am – 12:45pm Preparatory School: 7am – 1:30pm Secondary School: 7am – 1:3»»»
Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Saturday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The meeting addressed the developments of th»»»
Iran’s $2b oil passage via Hormuz a ‘gift’ for Trump, but markets to see little relief
Dubai: Donald Trump described Iran’s decision to allow 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a “gift” and a potential opening for negotiations. Oil markets, however, are measuring the move in scale rather than symbolism. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - sim»»»
Two dead in back-to-back accidents on Egnatia Odos motorway
A sequence of two apparently related accidents within minutes of each other on Saturday afternoon on the Egnatia Odos in northern Greece left two people dead and two others lightly injured. In the first incident, a car traveling on the Ioannina-Igoumenitsa section reportedly crashed into a semi-tra»»»