UAE braces for unsettled winter weather: Rain, dust and gusty winds
Dubai: The UAE is set for unsettled winter weather over the coming days, with cloud cover, light rain and gusty winds expected as a low-pressure system moves across the country, according to the latest forecast. Today, conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, particularly over coastal, »»»
Dutch budget airline Transavia cancels Dubai flights amid Iran-US tensions
Dutch budget carrier Transavia has cancelled all flights to Dubai and suspended operations over Persian Gulf airspace due to geopolitical tensions in the region, the airline announced on January 24. "In connection with the»»»
Commentary: Russia working to protect its language position in Central Asia
In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»
Dutch budget airline Transavia cancels Dubai flights amid Iran-US tensions
Dutch budget carrier Transavia has cancelled all flights to Dubai and suspended operations over Persian Gulf airspace due to geopolitical tensions in the region, the airline announced on January 24. "In connection with the»»»
Commentary: Russia working to protect its language position in Central Asia
In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»
Commentary: Russia working to protect its language position in Central Asia
In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»
Commentary: Russia working to protect its language position in Central Asia
In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»
Commentary: Russia working to protect its language position in Central Asia
In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»
First ever three-way Ukraine peace talks underway in Abu Dhabi
The first ever three-way negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the US, got underway in Abu Dhabi on January 24 to try and bring the war in Ukraine to an end. A lot of progress has been made in the last two months, but the talks remain stuck on the thorny problem of territorial concessions. »»»
First ever three-way Ukraine peace talks underway in Abu Dhabi
The first ever three-way negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the US, got underway in Abu Dhabi on January 24 to try and bring the war in Ukraine to an end. A lot of progress has been made in the last two months, but the talks remain stuck on the thorny problem of territorial concessions. »»»
Czechoslovak Group’s Euronext debut becomes world’s largest defence IPO
Shares in Prague-headquartered regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) rose strongly after its debut on the Amsterdam Euronext bourse on January 23, giving the company a market capitalisation of over €32bn as of 1pm local time. Trading also began on Prague’s unregulate»»»
Commentary: Russia working to protect its language position in Central Asia
In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»
Zelensky calls trilateral talks with Russia U.S. were 'constructive’ - UPI.com
A Ukrainian rescuer tends the site of a Russian strike on a private building in Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine amid peace talks that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said were "constructive." Photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope fo»»»
Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits
They're the injections helping some people shed pounds, but weight-loss drugs are also transforming the way people spend. About 1.6 million people in the UK used weight-loss jabs in 2024, the latest research from University College London suggests, with millions more saying they'd be interested in »»»
What you need to know before buying property in Saudi Arabia in 2026
Dubai: Foreigners, for the first time, are allowed to buy property in Saudi Arabia from January 2026, marking one of the most significant shifts in the Kingdom’s real estate policy in decades. The new law, approved in July 2025, permits non-Saudis to own property within designated zones, opening th»»»
8 people killed, 82 missing in landslide in Indonesia's Java Island
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- A landslide triggered by torrential rains on Indonesia's main island of Java killed at least eight people and left 82 others missing on Saturday, according to Indonesian authorities.Rescuers are still searching for scores of missing residents amid very tough field cir»»»
American man shot dead by federal agent in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- A man, identified as Alex Pretti, 37, was fatally shot in the chest by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis city, Minnesota State, on Saturday.The victim, the third since the start of the anti-ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) protests in the city, succu»»»
GCC chief welcomes Abu Dhabi's hosting of Russia-Ukraine-US talks
RIYADH, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi on Saturday welcomed the UAE's hosting of talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi.In a press statement, Al-Budaiwi underlined the UAE's valuable role in reaching a peaceful sol»»»
MoH: Robotic surgery, pillar of surgical development
KUWAIT, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed on Saturday that robotic surgery has become a cornerstone of the surgical development system in Kuwait, given the improved control it offers, particularly in complex surgeries and oncology procedures.This came in a speech he d»»»
What we know about man shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis
A US border patrol officer has shot and killed a man in Minneapolis. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, is the second person to be shot dead by a federal agent in the city this month. The authorities have used tear gas to disperse protesters who have returned to the streets to protest against the op»»»
All set for Batang PBA Middle East Tournament in Qatar
Darlene Regis Game on, Doha! Only a few days left before the Batang PBA Middle East tips off in Qatar, promising 3 days of thrilling basketball action from February 6 to 8, 2026. Officially endorsed by Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), this historic event »»»
OFIE-M holds Leadership Seminar 2026 to strengthen officers and committees
Darlene Regis The Overseas Filipino Investors and Entrepreneurs-Movement (OFIE-M) successfully conducted its Leadership Seminar 2026 on January 16, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, uniting officers, board members, and committee heads for an afternoon dedicated to learning, strategy, and collaborati»»»
Kabayan Connect Qatar 2026: Reintegration & Innovation Conference set for February 6
Darlene Regis The 6th Philippine Property & Investment Show-Qatar (PPIS-Q) “Kabayan Connect Qatar: Reintegration & Innovation Conference” is scheduled for February 6, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Doha — The Business Park, promising a day of insights, networking, and opportunities for Filipino professi»»»
Int’l Day of Education: QFmuseum highlights learningbeyond the classroom
Tribune News Network Doha Each year, the International Day of Education – marked on January 24 – offers an opportunity to explore how learning takes place across different settings. Alongside formal education systems, cultural and public spaces are increasingly part of this landscape. Museums have »»»
Technology a pillar for improving education, developing skills of the future: QF official
QNA Doha President of Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF) Abeer Al Khalifa affirmed that Qatar Foundation schools place great importance on the use of technology as a core pillar for enhancing learning and developing future skills. In »»»
Qatar Foundation leads new directions in special and inclusive education
Hanane Djoua Doha As the world marks International Day of Education on January 24, conversations around access to learning are evolving beyond enrollment and infrastructure toward deeper questions of belonging, engagement, and life outcomes. In Education City, Qatar Foundation (QF) is at the forefr»»»
Sheikh Joaan crowns Mzayen Championship winners
QNA Doha During the spectacular ceremony launched at the Katara Cultural Village, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday crowned the winners of the Mzayen Championship, marking the epic finale of the 17th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026). The festival is held un»»»
Man shot dead by federal agents in US city Minneapolis
Los Angeles: A man was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, the largest city in the US state of Minnesota, on Saturday morning, authorities said. The incident marks the latest deadly encounter during an ongoing federal immigration enforcement operation in the city. Witnesses were quote»»»
QF’s Qatar Academy Al Khorhosts annual Parents’ Forum
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Academy Al Khor, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, hosted its first annual Parents’ Forum, held in conjunction with the International Day of Education. The forum highlighted the importance of strong partnerships between families and schools, and th»»»
United Kingdom joint squadron deploys Typhoon jets to Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) joint Typhoon squadron with Qatar, 12 Squadron, has deployed to the Gulf for defensive purposes amid heightened regional tensions, under the UK–Qatar Defence Assurance Agreement, the UK Embassy in Doha has confirmed. The deployment underscores t»»»
QC organises Umrah trip for orphans in Burkina Faso
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous sponsors, Qatar Charity enabled 20 outstanding orphans under its care in Burkina Faso to perform Umrah, as part of the comprehensive care programmes delivered through its “Rofaqa” initiative. This journey is an extension of a series of Umrah tr»»»
QC implements winter project to support532 vulnerable families in Northern Syria
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian response to severe winter conditions, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a winter assistance project benefiting 532 families of orphans and families with special needs in the Tal Rifaat and Azaz areas of northern Syria. The initiative forms part»»»
Awqaf announces opening of registration for 62nd school Qur’an memorisation contest
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), has announced the opening of registration for the 62nd edition of the Annual School Qur’an Memorisation Competition, to be held under the patronage of Ministe»»»
CMU-Q celebrates largest Early Decision cohort
Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has announced the admission of 39 students to the Class of 2030 through its Early Decision application round.This admitted group marks the largest Early Decision cohort in the history of th»»»
China’s President Xi Jinping ousts two top generals - UPI.com
Two of China's top-ranking generals have been removed amid President Xi Jinping's continued purge of military generals who are accused of corruption. File Photo by Daniel Torok/The White House/UPI | License Photo Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Gen. Zhang Youxia no longer is Chinese President Xi Jinping's top mil»»»
Man arrested after driving into Detroit airport terminal, injuring 6 - UPI.com
A man is under arrest and might be charged after driving a vehicle into a Detroit Metro Airport terminal and injuring six on Friday night. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 24 (UPI) -- An unidentified man has been arrested after he drove a vehicle into a Detroit Metro Airport termi»»»
Doha hosts joint tactical exercise of GCC security agencies
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Joint Tactical Exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Arabian Gulf Security 4), hosted by the State»»»
Germany arrests suspected Hamas member over alleged attack plot
German police have arrested a Lebanese national on suspicion of being a member of Hamas and planning attacks in Europe. The man, named as "Mohammad S", was stopped at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport after arriving from Beirut on Friday evening. Federal prosecutors said that in August 2025 he helped pr»»»
Russia-US-Ukraine Trilateral Talks Took Place at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - The first day of trilateral talks on Ukraine was held at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, a residence where the UAE president frequently receives high-level foreign guests, a Sputnik correspondent reported. The delegations met at Al Shati Palace, located on the coast of a canal f»»»
Egyptian President stresses need to fully implement second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Saturday stressed the importance of never obstructing Gaza-bound humanitarian aid, along with the full implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire accord in the enclave, as well as immediately embarking on Gaza redevelopment to make it vibra»»»
Snow, ice hit western, central US as massive storm sweeps nation
Houston: A massive winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain on New Mexico and Texas Saturday as it spread across the United States towards the northeast, threatening tens of millions of Americans with blackouts, transportation chaos and bone-chilling cold. Shoppers stripped supermarket shelves as»»»
Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all warriors'
Donald Trump has praised UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan after comments made by the president that allied forces avoided the front lines prompted criticism from veterans and politicians. Earlier this week Trump angered US allies by downplaying the role of Nato troops in the war and doubted wh»»»
Iraq’s Coordination Framework Nominated Al-Maliki for Premiership - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iraq’s Coordination Framework Nominated Al-Maliki for Premiership 24-01-2026 20:45 PM Iraq’s Coordination Framework (CF) on Saturday offici»»»
Doha second least traffic congested capital in Gulf region: Numbeo
Doha: Qatar's capital city Doha ranked among the lowest traffic congested cities in the Gulf region and West Asia, registering a 135.1 in West Asia's "Traffic Index by City 2026." According to the online database Numbeo which specialises in quality of life metrics, Doha ranked second to Oman's capi»»»
Opposition Leader Berisha Addresses Protest, Calls Albanian Government Illegitimate
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha addressed supporters on Saturday during a protest held in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, accusing the ruling majority of corruption and calling for the government’s removal. In his speech, Berisha listed what he described as major scandals involving the c»»»
Syrian Petroleum starts pumping gas from Jbessa fields to strengthen power generation
Hasakah, Jan. 24 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Saturday it has begun pumping raw gas from the Jbessa fields in Hasakah to the Furqlus gas plant in Homs countryside at 35-bar pressure. The company said that the move is intended to supply gas for electricity generation, with a dail»»»
Syrian Petroleum starts pumping gas from Jbessa fields to strengthen power generation
Hasakah, Jan. 24 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Saturday it has begun pumping raw gas from the Jbessa fields in Hasakah to the Furqlus gas plant in Homs countryside at 35-bar pressure. The company said that the move is intended to supply gas for electricity generation, with a dail»»»
Bulgarian fund Eleven Ventures looking to invest in Polish start-ups
Bulgarian venture capital fund Eleven Ventures is planning a significant expansion into Poland, intending to invest around 25% of its new €100 million fund in Polish start-ups. Active since 2012, Eleven has so far focused mainly on Southern and Central Europe, but now sees Poland as one of the most»»»
Singapore to invest $785 million in public research on AI
Singapore: Singapore will invest more than Sg$1 billion ($785 million) in public research on artificial intelligence through 2030 to bolster its capabilities and enhance global competitiveness, the government said Saturday. The fund will enable Singapore to establish "world-class" research centres,»»»
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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 24-01-2026 19:53 PM Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed Hezbollah wounded fighters on their day which coincides with the birthda»»»