Patronised by PM, inaugural Doha Legal Forum to convene today
QNA Doha Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the inaugural Doha Legal Forum will convene on Monday. Under the theme “Emerging Trends and Forward-Looking Insights”, the forum is organised by the Ministry of Jus»»»
New batch of humanitarian aid reaches QC camp in Sudan’s Al-Fasher
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a new package of essential humanitarian assistance for displaced people who have arrived in the Al-Fasher area of Sudan, as part of a series of relief, shelter, health and food interventions carried out at the Qatar Charity Camp for the d»»»
Over 60 Minnesota CEOs call for 'immediate deescalation' in the state - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Protesters confront federal officers following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday. Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Target and UnitedHealth are among dozens Minnesota-based companies' CEOs calling for t»»»
BREAKING: Hungary claim silver in men's Water Polo European Championships!
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Rama Condemns Violence After Opposition Protest, Voices Support for Injured Police
Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday condemned acts of violence and the destruction of public property following a nationwide opposition protest, while expressing solidarity with police officers injured during clashes. In a post on the social media platform X, Rama said peaceful protest is a democrati»»»
Qatar to participate in 46th OCA General Assembly in Tashkent
Tashkent: Qatar is participating in the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which begins on Monday in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent. The event is expected to mark the election of President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, as the new OCA Presid»»»
Berisha Accuses Police of Violence, Use of Expired Tear Gas During Protest
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha on Sunday accused State Police of using excessive force and expired tear gas against citizens during a protest held a day earlier. In a statement to the media, Berisha claimed police violence was exercised against protesters and bystanders, alleging that tear ga»»»
Kenya's ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack
Prominent Kenyan opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua has alleged there was an attempt on his life during a Sunday church service. Gachagua, who was sacked as deputy president in an impeachment trial in 2024, claimed a gang of rogue police officers had attacked the church in Othaya in the central cou»»»
He went to school barefoot, now tycoon Lucio Tan is about to ride 'nickle boom' wave
Manila: Growing up in Cebu, Lucio Chua Tan Sr. sometimes attended school barefoot. In his teens, he took on manual jobs, as his family struggled to make both ends meet after they moved from China's Amoy province to the central Philippine city with nothing but a grit to survive and thrive. He worked»»»
Hundreds of thousands without power as winter storm hits US
Hundreds of thousands of households in the US have no power as a major storm rolls across the country, which is also leading to flight cancellations and road closures. Snow, ice and freezing rain are creating "life threatening" conditions stretching from Texas to New England that could last for sev»»»
Pres. Trump accuses Minnesota Gov of "inciting Insurrection"
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump accused Mayor of Minneapolis Jacob Lawrence Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of inciting insurrection and covering up for Theft and Fraud in the northern state.Shortly after the two men criticized the ICE for killing a man in Minneapolis»»»
New York mayor urges residents to brace for severe winter storm
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to exercise caution and prepare for severe winter conditions as a powerful snowstorm, described as the city's worst in five years, approaches with a sharp drop in temperatures. CBS News reported that Mamdani made the rema»»»
Awqaf ministry launches Iftar project as tents increase this year
DOHA: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) announced the launch of the Iftar project for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, revealing an integrated plan that includes the project in terms of the number of Iftar tent locations, capacity, and»»»
Qatar Society of Engineers marks Qatari Engineers Day
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Society of Engineers marked Qatari Engineers Day Sunday, with the support and participation of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Affairs, and in cooperation with the College of Engineering at Qatar University. Qatari Engineers Day is an occasion to celebrate and h»»»
Senate Democrats reject DHS funding after Minneapolis shooting as shutdown looms - UPI.com
Another federal government shutdown is possible if the Senate does approve spending bills by Friday. Activists protest the Minneapolis shooting death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, 37, by Customs and Border Protection officers at Mariachi Plaza in the Boyle Height section of Los Angeles on Saturday. Pho»»»
Arsenal rocked by Man Utd, Villa rekindle Premier League title bid
London: Manchester United inflicted Arsenal's first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title race open on Sunday as Aston Villa beat Newcastle to close within four points of the Gunners. Villa's impressive 2-0 victory at Newcastle took Unai Emery's men level on p»»»
Iran Unveils Mural Warning of Retaliation if US Conducts a Military Strike
Iranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country, as US warships head to the region. The image shows a bird's-eye view of an aircraft carrier with damaged and»»»
Iran Judicial Chief Says Protest Instigators to Receive No Leniency
The head of Iran's judiciary warned on Sunday that those behind a recent wave of anti-government protests could expect punishment "without the slightest leniency". What began earlier this month as demonstrations against the high cost of living boiled over into a broader protest movement that repres»»»
People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique
Tens of thousands of people in Mozambique are being rescued as rising waters continue to devastate the southern African nation - the worst flooding in a generation. Teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK have been helping with life-saving rescue operations. "For me, this is the first time I hav»»»
Israel Says Searching for Remains of Last Hostage at Northern Gaza Cemetery
Israeli forces were searching a cemetery in Gaza for the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage still held in the Palestinian territory, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Sunday. The announcement came shortly after Hamas's armed wing said in a statement that it had provided informatio»»»
Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, human rights group says
A leading Venezuelan human rights group says at least 80 political prisoners have been released under pressure from the US. Alfredo Romero, head of Foro Penal, said his group was verifying the identities of those freed from prisons across the country on Saturday - and more releases were likely to t»»»
Inaugural Doha Legal Forum convenes Monday
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the inaugural Doha Legal Forum will convene on Monday. Under the theme "Emerging Trends and Forward-Looking Insights", the forum is organized by the Ministr»»»
Vance says ‘engineered chaos’ driving unrest in Minneapolis
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said protests and unrest in Minneapolis were the result of what he described as “engineered chaos.” The city has seen days of demonstrations after a controversial federal immigration enforcement push in Minnesota; the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has dep»»»
Sex is gone. Why?
Here’s the thing: the world many of us grew up in has vanished, and not because of geopolitics. Because of sex. No, this is not a personal confession. It is an observation about culture. Sex, once treated as central to modern life, is quietly retreating. And the shift is so broad that it tells us s»»»
Does Russia need Greenland’s resources?
Western officials are discussing ways to limit Russian and Chinese access to Greenland’s mineral resources as part of broader Arctic security talks, according to US media reports. The New York Times and Politico, citing unnamed officials, wrote this week that the discussions included restricting no»»»
Venezuela frees at least 80 political prisoners: NGO
Caracas: At least 80 political prisoners were freed Sunday in Venezuela, where detainees are slowly being released under pressure from the United States, the non-governmental organisation Foro Penal said. The group's director Alfredo Romero said on X that the NGO was verifying the identities of tho»»»
Yamal nets stunner as Barca beat Oviedo to reclaim top spot
Barcelona: Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort. After Real Madrid beat Villarreal on Saturday to take pole position overnight, the Catalans edged a point ahead again. Althoug»»»
New road signs spreading in Europe – when will it reach Hungary?
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Canceled flights, power outages multiply as winter storm batters U.S. - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A young boy sleds down the Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during a winter storm on Sunday. Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected across large parts of the United States as the dangerously cold weather causes major power outages and travel disruptions. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI»»»
Three militants eliminated in security operation in Pakistan
Islamabad: The Pakistani army has announced the elimination of three militants during a security operation in the Panjgur district of Balochistan province in the southwest of the country. In a statement released today, the army said that security forces conducted the operation based on intelligence»»»
Qatar to participate in 46th OCA General Assembly in Tashkent
Tashkent: Qatar is participating in the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which begins on Monday in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent. The event is expected to mark the election of President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, as the new OCA Presi»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Bozhanov: Former President Radev Must Answer Key Questions
Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov said on Sunday that former President Rumen Radev had many questions to answer. In a television interview, Bozhanov said his party wanted clear answers on the rule of law and Bulgaria’s European future, adding that any potential partnership with Radev would d»»»
Russia claims strikes on Ukrainian defence, energy infrastructure
Moscow: Russia said its forces had carried out a series of strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure linked to the country's military-industrial complex. In a statement on Sunday, Russia's Ministry of Defence said its tactical aircraft, attack drones, missile forces and artillery targeted faciliti»»»
First freight train departs from Lattakia port to Aleppo after 15-year halt
Lattakia, Jan. 25 (SANA) The first train transporting grain from the port of Lattakia to the city of Aleppo departed on Sunday, passing through the provinces of Homs and Hama, after a 15-year suspension. The move aims to reactivate Syria’s railway transport system and strengthen its role in carryin»»»
Bowlers, Abhishek fire India to T20 series win over New Zealand
Guwahati: Inspired bowling and a 14-ball fifty by opener Abhishek Sharma led India to a crushing eight-wicket series-clinching win over New Zealand in the third T20 international on Sunday. Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah with figures of 3-17 and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2-18) kept New Zealand down to »»»
Stuck in snow for 24 hours: Tourists endure freezing ordeal in Manali traffic chaos
Dubai: What began as a picture-perfect winter getaway in Himachal Pradesh has turned into a freezing ordeal for hundreds of tourists, as heavy snowfall brought life in Manali to a standstill, leaving travellers stranded in massive traffic jams for more than 24 hours. Snow-clad mountains and trees t»»»
Gold prices surge EGP 580 in one week as supply tightens
Gold prices in Egypt’s local market rose by around EGP 580, or 9.4%, during last week’s trading, driven by a sharp rally in global bullion prices, which climbed by about $392, or 8.5%—the strongest weekly gain in nearly six years. The surge came amid rising demand, escalating geopolitical tensions,»»»
Polaris Parks expands footprint in Sadat City with 1.1 million sqm land acquisition
Polaris Parks for Industrial Development, a leading developer of industrial parks in Egypt, has announced the acquisition of a new 1.1 million square metre land plot in a strategic location in Sadat City. The expansion is expected to attract direct investments of around $1bn and generate approximat»»»
Death toll rises to 25 after landslide in Indonesia's West Java
JAKARTA: Indonesian police said on Sunday that 25 body bags have been received by the Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team following a landslide on Saturday in the Cisarua region of West Java province. West Java Police spokesman Hendra Rochmawan said in a statement that as of 500 p.m. local ti»»»
Qatar reach semi-finals of Asian Men's Handball Championship
Kuwait: Qatar handball team qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing 22nd Asian Men's Handball Championship in Kuwait, after beating their UAE counterparts 25-20 today in their final main-round match, With this victory, they guarantee participation in the 2027 World Championship to be held in G»»»
Palestinian killed, others injured in Israeli fire in Gaza
Gaza: A Palestinian was killed and several others were injured on Sunday after Israeli occupation forces opened fire east of Gaza City. Local sources reported that one citizen was pronounced dead and others sustained various injuries in Israeli gunfire in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, northeast of th»»»
Labour Ministry calls on employers to step up precautions amid windy, dusty conditions
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour on Sunday issued an advisory amid ongoing dusty and windy weather conditions in Doha, urging employers to take extra precautions to protect workers. In a statement, the ministry called on companies to follow occupational safety and health requirements and to prov»»»
Russia Can Send $1Bln From Frozen Assets to Peace Board If US Banks Enact Order - Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The process for potentially transferring $1 billion from Russia's frozen assets to the Board of Peace is quite simple: US banks need to execute Moscow's payment order, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin said on Sunday. On Wednesday, »»»
Israeli Fire Kills Three in Gaza, as US Seeks to Advance Gaza Deal
Israeli fire killed three Palestinians in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, while an Israeli drone wounded four others in Gaza City, local health authorities said on Sunday. Medics said Israeli fire killed at least two people east of Tuffah neighborhood in the northern Gaza Strip,»»»
Damascus Opens Humanitarian Corridor to Kurdish-Majority Town
Syria's military said on Sunday it had opened a humanitarian corridor to the Kurdish-majority town of Kobane, filled with people displaced by recent clashes, as a UN convoy carrying life-saving aid headed there. The aid came as the Syrian government and Kurdish forces extended a ceasefire agreement»»»
Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
When Sir Paul McCartney performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl, he promised fans an intimate gig. But the former Beatle went a step further than most by agreeing to engineer a makeshift "lockdown" on selfies and filming at the concert. All 4,500 fans had to place their mobile phones in lockable pouche»»»
Anger as Woman's Headless Body Found in Istanbul Bin
The decapitated body of a woman, whose legs were also cut off, was found in a rubbish bin in Istanbul overnight, Turkish media reported Sunday, sparking fury from women's groups. Her body was wrapped in a sheet and dumped in a rubbish container in the Sisli district where it was discovered on Satur»»»
MCIT to showcase Qatar's digital transformation journey during Web Summit Qatar 2026
Doha, Qatar: The World Bank Group has opened its first office in Qatar and signed a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), marking a new phase in cooperation between the two sides. The agreement was signed during an official ceremony in Doha, attended by Finance Min»»»
Lebanon Says Israeli Strike on South Kills One
An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Sunday, the health ministry reported, as Israel's military said it struck Hezbollah targets. Israel has kept up regular strikes in Lebanon despite the November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah, usual»»»
Iran Outraged by European Parliament's Hostility
The European Parliament’s (EP) recent resolution on Iran is a blatant example of EU meddling in its internal affairs, Iranian lawmakers said in a statement issued on January 25. The EP resolution condemns the Iranian government and accuses it of using violence against “protesters."It contains no co»»»