Swiss envoy praises growing innovation partnership with Qatar at Web Summit 2026
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»»»
Batang PBA Middle East Tournament makes historic Qatar debut
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»»»
DICID highlights shared human values at GFF Forum 2026 in Washington
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»»»
CMU-Q fetes 182 students for academic excellence
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»»»
Qatar Media Corporation takespart in Saudi Media Forum
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»»»
Milestone moment: West Bay Medicare unveils three new specialised clinics
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»»»
QU organises workshop on analytical thinking skills
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»»»
CDC reports 145 more U.S. measles cases, 733 in total - UPI.com
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»»»
Philippines: Tropical storm Basyang death toll rises to 12 deaths, mainly due to landslides and drowning
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»»»
Hegseth: Pentagon to end Harvard partnership over 'woke' ideology - UPI.com
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 »»»
Qatar condemns targeting of WFP relief convoy in North Kordofan, Sudan
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»»»
Qatar condemns targeting of WFP relief convoy in North Kordofan, Sudan
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»»»
MOCI launches "AI Agent Factory" platform in collaboration with Microsoft
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»»»
Qatar Media Corporation takes part in Saudi Media Forum
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»»»
Hungary to introduce a new vehicle category in the revised highway code
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Board of Peace invited to meet in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 19 - UPI.com
U.S. officials on Friday invited 26 member states to attend the first Board of Peace conference on Feb. 19 in Washington, D.C. Photo by World Economic Forum/Benedikt von Loebel/UPI | License Photo Feb. 7 (UPI) -- The first meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace is planned in the nation's capita»»»
Carrick brings Manchester United 'something special', says Fernandes
Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes hailed the impact Michael Carrick has made in transforming the mood around Old Trafford with four consecutive wins since taking charge. Fernandes scored as the Red Devils beat 10-man Tottenham 2-0 on Saturday to solidify their pl»»»
Mariah Carey's Olympic performance sparks lip-syncing debate and teleprompter curiosity
Milan: The performance by pop star Mariah Carey at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony was the talk of the town — but it also raised a few questions. The rendition by the American singer of Italian classic “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu” — better known as “Volare" — was a showstopping highl»»»
Zero trust between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, but concrete proposals now under discussion – Zelenskiy
Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»
U.S. suggests June deadline for ending Russia-Ukraine War - UPI.com
Representatives for Ukraine and Russia might meet in the United States in February to negotiate an end to the war and continued aerial attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure after U.S. officials suggested a June deadline for peace. Photo by EPA/State Emergency Service Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Representatives f»»»
Kazakh Darb Al Saai Cultural Week concludes amid record turnout
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture on Saturday wound up the Kazakhstan Cultural Week, organized in collaboration with its Kazakh counterpart, held from Feb. 4-7 at its Darb Al Saai permanent venue in Umm Salal. The event incredibly drew striking spectators and terrific interaction, serving as an »»»
Former NFL linebacker arrested, charged with first-degree murder - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee was arrested on Feb. 5, 2025, on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence after police arrived at his home to find his girlfriend deceased. Photo courtesy of Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Feb. 7 (UPI) -- A former NFL first round draft p»»»
Zero trust between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, but concrete proposals now under discussion – Zelenskiy
Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»
Pentagon cuts ties with Harvard over ‘wokeness’
The Pentagon is cutting all professional education ties with Harvard, saying the university pushes ‘wokeness’, tolerates anti-Jewish harassment, and works with Chinese-linked research, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced. In a statement on Friday, Hegseth said the department is “formall»»»
Man Utd make hay after Spurs' Romero sees red
Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United profited from Tottenham captain Cristian Romero's red card to stretch their perfect start under Michael Carrick to four games with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes ended an eight-ga»»»
Witkoff, Kushner Visit US Aircraft Carrier Stationed in Arabian Sea Near Iran - Report
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner have visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea after talks with Iran, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. On Frida»»»
Béla Tarr laid to rest: Hungary bids farewell to the legendary filmmaker – photo gallery
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Bangladesh reports first Nipah virus fatality in 2026
Dhaka: Bangladesh has confirmed its first Nipah virus (NiV) death in 2026, with officials reporting that a woman succumbed to the brain-damaging illness after consuming raw date juice. The case was reported in the northern Naogaon district, Sharmin Sultana, senior scientific officer at the Institut»»»
Patrick Reed takes lead in Qatar Masters Golf Championship
DOHA: American golfer Patrick Reed moved into the overall lead after the third day of the 29th edition of the Qatar Masters Golf Championship, which began on Thursday at Doha Golf Club and concludes tomorrow. Organized by the Qatar Golf Federation, the tournament features 144 elite players. Reed, w»»»
Qatar wins 14 medals at 5th West Asia Para Games in Muscat
MUSCAT: The Qatari Para Sports team secured 14 medals- 4 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze - during their participation in the 5th West Asia Para Games, currently underway in Muscat. The Games feature 612 athletes representing 11 countries from the West Asia region: Qatar, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Iraq,»»»
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Saturday the Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum in Al Dhaid City at its new location next to Souq Sharia’t Al Dhaid. The museum represents a qualitative addition to Sharjah’s network of »»»
Man critical after being hit by car
A man in his 40s is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in County Louth. The collision occurred shortly after 03:00 local time on the N2 near Funshog, Collon on Saturday. Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services attended the scene. The pedestrian was treated at the scene and remove»»»
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce receives the Chargé d'affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce received the Chargé d’affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya, Rodrigo C. Atienza, and his accompanying delegation last Thursday, 5 February. The visit comes as part of efforts aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. The Benghazi»»»
Iran hints at new round of US talks amid tensions
Tehran: Iran's foreign minister said Saturday a fresh round of talks with Washington would take place "soon", while insisting that enrichment was Tehran's "inalienable right" and that building trust would take time. Abbas Araghchi said the first round of talks in Oman on Friday had been a "good sta»»»
France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links
Financial crime prosecutors in France say they have opened a preliminary inquiry into former Culture Minister Jack Lang over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Lang, a major figure in French socialist governments between the 1980s and 2000s, is being investigated for suspected "laundering of tax fraud p»»»
2026 Winter Olympics: Hungary’s 15 athletes to watch in Milano–Cortina
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Kazakhstan teams seize early lead at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Kazakhstan teams seize early lead at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 Kazakhstan C and D claim top two spots in the opening Assault Challenge as elite teams battle it out in Dubai Dubai: Teams from Kazakhstan set an early pace at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, clinching the top two positions in the Assault Ch»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia seal investment pacts in wide-ranging sectors
Damascus: Syria and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a series of investment deals in Damascus, in a move the two sides described as a shift in bilateral economic ties. These deals include several key areas. In civil aviation, both sides agreed to establish a joint Syrian-Saudi airline aimed at stren»»»
Jordan industrial delegation to visit Kuwait Monday
AMMAN — Delegation from Chamber of Industry comprising 25 Jordanian companies will visit Kuwait on Monday to discuss prospects for broader economic and trade ties between the two countries.The delegation, headed by the Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Fathi Jagbir, will hold b»»»
Olympic Tourists in Cortina Can Explore the Dolomites with the New ‘Uber Snowmobile’ Service
The peaks of the Dolomites are seen from the Cortina Sliding Centre during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo on February 5, 2026. (AFP) For one month starting on Saturday, Olympic spectators keen for a side trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site can use Uber to reserve»»»
Italy FM Rules Out Joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Italy will not take part in US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Saturday, citing "insurmountable" constitutional issues. Trump launched his "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January and some 19 countries have signed its f»»»
Thousands Protest in Berlin in Solidarity with Iranian Uprisings
Thousands of people protested in Berlin on Saturday in support of Iranians' nationwide uprising, coinciding with the anniversary of Iran's 1979 anti-monarchy revolution. The rally follows nationwide protests in Iran, which started in December over economic hardships and quickly turned political and»»»
Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign Joint Airline and Telecoms Deals
Syria and Saudi Arabia signed deals Saturday that include a joint airline and a $1-billion project to develop telecommunications, officials said, as Syria seeks to rebuild after years of war. The new authorities in Damascus have worked to attract investment and have signed major agreements with sev»»»
Ukrainian Generals Caught Embezzling Millions Through Faulty Command & Control Software Contract
Corruption watchdog NABU has completed its probe into suspected fraud related to the creation of Ukraine’s DZVIN automated command & control battlefield management system. The investigation found that a former deputy chief of the general staff, an ex-chief of the Signal Corps, a former head of the »»»
Shell Lubricants Egypt debuts new portfolio at Automorrow 2026
Shell Lubricants Egypt has launched a revamped lubricants portfolio, including products engineered to meet the 2025 API SQ standard, the highest performance specification for passenger car engine oils to date. The launch, which took place at the Automorrow 2026 international automotive exhibition i»»»
US slaps Iran with new sanctions shortly after nuclear talks
Any agreement on Iran’s nuclear program can only be reached through “calm” dialogue free of pressure and threats, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after indirect talks with the US in Oman on Friday. Shortly afterward, Washington announced a new round of sanctions against Tehran. Araghchi welcom»»»
Trump refuses to apologize for Obama monkey meme
US President Donald Trump has declined to apologize after a video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as apes was posted on his Truth Social account. The now-deleted clip was condemned by both Democrats and Republicans as racist and deeply offensive. According to Axios, th»»»
'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing
The neighbourhood where Nancy Guthrie went missing has breathtaking views of the Santa Catalina mountains and strict limits on outdoor lighting to protect Tucson's standing as a stargazer's paradise. The streets of the Catalina Foothills are lined with Arizona's iconic, giant three-armed Saguaro ca»»»
General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say
A Russian general who was shot several times in Moscow on Friday has regained consciousness after successfully undergoing surgery, according to reports in Russian media. Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, who is Russia's deputy head of military intelligence, was rushed to hospital in serious condition on Fr»»»
Iraq Receives 2,250 Terrorists from Syria, Begins Judicial Classification
Iraq has taken custody of 2,250 terrorism suspects from Syria and has begun judicial procedures to classify and process them, the country’s Security Media Cell announced on Saturday. The head of the Security Media Cell, Lieutenant General Saad Maan, said Iraq received the terrorists by land and air»»»